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Koschei was in his first year of the academy as was his best friend Theta Lungbarrow. The two troublemakers - as they were deemed - were instant friends and sometimes during the first few weeks, Koschei would crawl into Theta's bed and curl up. Theta was incredibly brave for an eight year old boy, so he never had nightmares. He didn't allow his bravery to get in the way of how much he truly cared for those around him, Koschei included.
It was late at night when Koschei woke with a tiny scream. This woke Theta and he glanced over at his best friend.
'Bad dreams again, Ko?' he mumbled.
Koschei nodded, whinking softly. Theta scooted over in his bed as much as he could.
'C'mere,' he whispered.
Koschei crawled out of bed, his night robes falling around his ankles as he padded to Theta's bed.
'Are you sure,' Koschei mumbled.
Theta smiled and nodded.
'Of course, Ko.'
Koschei crawled into bed and laid down beside him. Theta comforted him until he fell asleep, not wanting to see him scared.