Merric knew there was really nothing he could do for her, nothing to take away the nightmares forever, perhaps not even talking about them would help. His heart sank at the thought but he remained steadfast by her side. Squeezing her hand again, he peered at her with solemn eyes and leaned in. "Perhaps that's a sign then," he began, trying to come up with the proper words. "I-I mean... We met again, after what happened in the rain. I mean to say, that I know you can't forget, though you wish you could. But maybe, we can escape, even for a moment, in...each other."