In the relief of chaos a voice lingering across the plaza.
"Kairos!"
Seyana's voice broke through the painful silence in his ears. She walked across the balcony, dropping to her knees beside him on the hard stone. She didn't care about the dirt or the ash ruining her beautiful crimson dress. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, holding him tight against her.
"I've got you," Seyana whispered, her voice trembling. "You are safe. Just breathe."
