– SO wakes him up by gentling shaking him. If that doesn’t work, they nibble his ear. Don’t ask. Just know it works.
– They ask if he wants to talk about it, and if so, they will brew coffee first. They will snuggle with him as he relates his nightmares.
– His nightmares usually consist of not being able to save Touka and Ayato, or his SO, or seeing Hikari die. Those are the only thoughts that truly terrify him.
– Sometimes, he blames himself for Arata’s capture, too.
– His SO convinces him he isn’t at fault, that his niece and nephew are alive and thriving, that they’re here, and grieves Hikari with him. It’s very important to hold his hand the entire time, because Yomo finds physical contact comforting.
– If they return to sleep, they will spoon for a while.
– If they don’t, his SO will take him for a walk to distract him from the gloom his nightmares cast.
– As the sun rises, whether they’re spooning in bed or walking in the dewy Tokyo air, he will draw his SO close and kiss their forehead as he reminds them how special and kind they are.
Mercy and Magic 