Cole hesitated and then came over, the floorboards refusing to creak under his feet as he came and knelt on the bed, settling down on the edge of it. He liked the enjoyment Krem took from food, from the flavours and the way it woke his body up.

"I helped people. A lot of people have nightmares. It helps to have someone shush them softly, stroked back their hair, or make sure the fires keep burning. I spend the night making sure everyone sleeps as best they can, and being warm enough."