He had shared hard times with Nikki, and felt good at her side.

In a moment I felt someone at my side.

But, provincially, I felt more comfortable with a human at my side.

Then he felt the other man at his side.

No More, she felt, than the gnome at her side.

She felt a nakedness at her side where he had been.

She felt the bulk of the Dragon at her side.

Suddenly he felt something very sharp at his side.

She could feel his presence at her side, strong and dependable as always.

She could almost feel a sword swinging at her side.