Sasan wanted badly to fuss over Jim, but he didn't dare right now. He followed Jim's instructions in the head-shake until they got walking. It was good to at least have contact with Jim while they moved.

Still, Sasan was almost at his limit. He had to focus most of his efforts on not just collapsing in a ball and cowering. If Jim wasn't here, that was what he'd be doing. He was no good with being threatened.