[The rain started and it was a beautiful thing. The little slice of protected world around them had started to sprout and unfurl and grow. It was easy to get lost in that, rushing home from a full day of replanting and working outside with his hands. It was easy to forget until he actually got home and spotted his brother.
At least, he was pretty sure it was his brother. The figure was huddled under his cloak, the heavy leather far too large for such a small body. He couldn't see the occasional shivers, but he knew they'd be there. He'd seen them before, except here there was no fireplace to stoke.
Instead, he quietly slipped past the huddled form, heading upstairs. He was gone for several minutes, taking his time to make sure everything was right before he returned.]
Come on, Brother. I've got something for you.
[Which was the only warning Edmund got before Peter was unwrapping him from his cloak and scooping him up against the warmth of his chest.]
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At least, he was pretty sure it was his brother. The figure was huddled under his cloak, the heavy leather far too large for such a small body. He couldn't see the occasional shivers, but he knew they'd be there. He'd seen them before, except here there was no fireplace to stoke.
Instead, he quietly slipped past the huddled form, heading upstairs. He was gone for several minutes, taking his time to make sure everything was right before he returned.]
Come on, Brother. I've got something for you.
[Which was the only warning Edmund got before Peter was unwrapping him from his cloak and scooping him up against the warmth of his chest.]