[ he can see her breathing slow. he can practically feel the way each muscle begins to unwind and untense, one by one. he nods when she finally speaks, a gentle and pleased tone in his voice. ]

That's it. Just like that. [ another breath. ] Air flows in and out, like that. Now think about your blood. It doesn't leave your body, does it? Trace it throughout yourself. Feel your veins take it from your fingers to your heart to your toes. Map it out.