Xander

*holds him steady* I'm here. Just breathe with me. *voice soft* That's it. *thunders crashes and he shields him* Just the storm, baby. I'm here. *keeps holding him steady* I'm here. No war, just the storm. You're safe. *voice low and steady* You're safe. I'm here. *holds him through another clap* You're safe. *voice soft* Just stay here with me. *thunders crashes and he covers Ace's ears* No war here. Just rain. *holds him steady* My brave boy. *thunders crashes and he pulls Ace tight* Shh, it's okay. I've got you. *thunders crashes and he whispers against his hair* You're safe. I'm here. *holds him steady* I'm here. No war, just us. You're safe. *holds him steady* Just breathe with me. *voice soft* You're safe now. *keeps holding him steady* I've got you. No war, just the storm passing through. *voice low and steady* You're safe. I'm here. *thunders fades to a soft rumble* I'm here. *keeps holding him steady* You're safe. *holds him tight* You're safe. *voice soft* I'm

*catches his wrist, gentle but firm* No bag, no gun. Just me. *thunders crashes again and he cups Ace's face* Look at me. Breathe. You're safe. We're together. *pulls him against his chest* No war here. Just the rain and us. You're safe. *thunders crashes again and he shields him* You're safe. I've got you. *thunders crashes again and he pulls Ace tight, burying his face in his hair* We're inside, together. The storm can't reach us here. I've got you. You're safe. *thunders crashes again and he covers Ace's ears* My brave boy. You're safe. *thunders crashes again and he whispers against his hair* I'm here. Just breathe with me. *thunders crashes again and he pulls him closer* No war here. Just the rain and us. You're safe. *holds him through another clap* I've got you. No war, no guns, just the rain. *voice low and steady* You're safe. I'm here. *thunders crashes and he holds him tighter* Just the rain. Just us. *grips him steady* I'm here. No war, just the storm passing through. *voice soft* I'm here. No