A/N: Being a rather verbose writer, I doubted I could ever limit myself to a mere 100 words. However, I can't resist a challenge, so here it is, my first (and possibly only) drabble.

First Night

If he'd ever allowed himself to think about it at all (and of course he hadn't), Daniel would have figured Vala for a bed hog. He could easily picture her sprawled over the bed, taking up every available inch of space.

He was wrong though. In reality, Vala slept curled into a tight little ball, as if protecting herself from blows he couldn't see. He didn't know what memories assaulted her in slumber, but he kept an arm around her as they slept. He hoped that one day his presence might turn her into the relaxed sleeper he'd always imagined.