Bulba had faithfully taken up residence beside him. With no more hands to hold, he taken to resting his arm on Vinnie's back, moving his hand in small soothing motions. He was still there. It was okay.

When Vinnie finally spoke up, Bulba stayed quiet for a few moments longer. Quite and shaky as they were, they still felt heavy. They were practically weighing the other saur down, and he could feel it.

Biting his lip, Bulba leaned down to nuzzle against Vinnie's shoulder in what was now half of a hug. "What happened?"