Alexander let out audible sigh of relief as he lay on the cool stone floor. No longer needing to focus on walking, or even standing, with the cool feeling of solid ground at his back, and the needles driving into his head lessening in severity, he felt much better. Still, this only reinforced his determination to keep his hold on Larion, a task that was now merely difficulty than requiring nearly the entire focus of his whole being. The word [b]"Thanks."[/b] passed through his lips in a whisper and his eyes closed, all his attention on Larion.