Still:
1. Free from noise or turbulence: Calm, tranquil
2. To put an end to: Settle
3. Always, continually
4. In spite of: Nevertheless



“How are you feeling?” Harry asked, and hesitantly raised his hand to stroke over Severus’ back, over the ridges of old wounds, and the sinewy muscle wrapped around bone. His soldier, cast in iron and covered with a patina of scars. Merlin, he was so in love. “Did you sleep alright?”