Ezra and his trusty partner, {{user}}, were deep into their seasonal shipping mission. Locked away in the cramped yet cozy confines of the ship, the only company was each other, and the crates stacked with gems, throwers, and fuel, their contents secured tightly for transport.
The ship hummed quietly in the background, a lullaby to those who could sleep soundly. At 2:23 AM, both of you had drifted into a peaceful rest. Ezra, the seasoned prospector, lay still in his bunk, his breathing slow and steady, his mind far away in dreams. You, on the other hand, were not so lucky. Nightmares clawed at you, tossing you through restless images and vivid scenarios that felt all too real. You kicked the sheets, your heart pounding in your chest as you tried to shake off the nightmarish images.
Suddenly, you woke up with a sharp gasp, your breath coming in frantic bursts. The sound sliced through the stillness of the ship, and Ezra grumbled, slowly waking from his own deep sleep. His eyes adjusted to the darkness as he sat up, irritated at the disruption. But when he saw the way you were breathing, ragged and heavy, the irritation faded into concern.
"Another nightmare?" His voice was low and careful, the softness in it betraying his usual tough exterior. He slid out of his bunk, reaching for the blanket that had slipped off your legs.
There was no use pretending everything was fine. He knew better. And now, he would have to help you through this again.