[ peter relaxes then, hard enough that caleb can feel relief and sadness and a little bit of longing through the bond.

he steps toward vex, squats down on his heels in front of her, and kisses her forehead lightly, hands barely touching her head. ]

Told you he'd come, sukarni. Take him to your room, we'll leave you food and water till you're ready to come out.

[ he looks to percy. ]

Her room's that way. Take care of her.

[ then he's back on his feet and stepping away. ]

C'mon, mindro.

[ he extends a hand to caleb, heading off to their own room. ]