Of funny things he said

They pass several minutes in silence. Joshua’s trying to think of the strongest memories from his childhood, of funny things he said that his mom would recognize and no one else would remember. Nothing’s coming to mind. He’s very tired.

After Joshua’s fifth yawn, Dominic speaks. “You should go to sleep.”

“What about dreams and my accidental powers?”

“I can make sure you don’t dream.”

“How?”

“Have you seen movies or shows with vampires?”

“Yeah…” Joshua doesn’t know why this is relevant.

“I can compel humans.”

“Oh.”