[ You can't tell Morrigan what to think? Cats are independent and fickle creatures. He will do as he please, think as he will. Akira's own happy thoughts about food dies down as it's brought up. ]

... To be honest, this was hard and I was nervous, but I'm glad now.

[ Sometimes he wonders how he would have reacted a year ago, if he would even feel anything. Now he only feels the warmth from the bed, the shaking of his own nerves, and the pleasant feeling of not being alone. There are people he can depend on whether he's hurt, tired, or running into trouble at every corner. ]

This definitely tired me out more than fighting any Shadow.