Destiny, Philia + Atwight, 3 a.m.

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Title: And Her Sword
Author: Nessie
Canon: Tales of Destiny
Spoilers: vague spoilers for Rutee's backstory
Characters/pairing: Philia, Atwight, Rutee
Rating: worksafe
Warnings: none

It was rare to see Rutee sleeping so unguarded, but the bare blade beside her on the bed was enough for Philia to risk waking her. "I'm sorry," she murmured to Atwight.

"It's all right," Atwight said. Philia thought she heard a note of fondness. "She used to do this all the time when she was younger. I'd have to wake her up so she didn't hurt herself."

Philia set Atwight down on the dresser and glanced back at Rutee, tugging on one of her braids. "I wish I could do more."

"You do," Atwight said softly as Philia left.