[Once he's set everything down, Alec takes a sip of hot, almost syrupy coffee. The sugar will help, anything to keep him aware and upright until he has time to crash for a few hours and sleep off the aftereffects of magic and runes.]
No it's not. I know what can happen when those who can't fight aren't located where the fighters can protect them.
[Now's not the time to think of Max or all the people who had died in the demon attack months ago. Maybe it's good that he doesn't have time to sleep since this will probably set off a few nightmares.
Taking a bite of one of the sandwiches, Alec considers how to answer. Lies are the easiest but that doesn't help make Roman's job easier while trying to plan for the next few hours, or even the next few days.]
Tired. I can keep going for a few more days, maybe longer, depending on how much Magnus needs me to share strength with him. If we can't find people to help with the wards, I'll be out of the fighting in a day or so.
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No it's not. I know what can happen when those who can't fight aren't located where the fighters can protect them.
[Now's not the time to think of Max or all the people who had died in the demon attack months ago. Maybe it's good that he doesn't have time to sleep since this will probably set off a few nightmares.
Taking a bite of one of the sandwiches, Alec considers how to answer. Lies are the easiest but that doesn't help make Roman's job easier while trying to plan for the next few hours, or even the next few days.]
Tired. I can keep going for a few more days, maybe longer, depending on how much Magnus needs me to share strength with him. If we can't find people to help with the wards, I'll be out of the fighting in a day or so.