"How are you feeling now?" he asked quietly.
Alice opened her eyes for a moment and met his gaze. She gave a small nod, then pressed her face more firmly into the curve of his neck and shoulder. Within a few breaths her body relaxed completely, and she drifted into a deep sleep.
Isaac frowned at the sudden stillness, but he kept his breathing steady. The dragon maids had already told him she would be fine, and he chose to trust that assessment for the moment. He adjusted his hold so her head rested securely against him and carried her out of the training room.
Celeste was waiting in the corridor. When she saw Alice asleep in his arms, she spoke in a calm voice. "Please do not worry, Master. Lady Alice is only assimilating the legacy she inherited. She should be fine by tomorrow."
