[ They share that strained parental relationship, and Cecily can only imagine what might be waiting for Aren at home. Since she doesn't have much power to leave the dream (until she wakes up, that is), she stands stiffly, unsure of what to do in this scenario. ]

I can wait outside. [ She offers quietly. ] You shouldn't have to share your memories with a stranger.

[ Or, dreams, as it were. ]

I know that I wouldn't - I don't - want anyone seeing mine, but... [ But, that's kind of just what happens in Hadriel. ]