[It really is getting difficult to stay awake. He's still upset with it all, even if he knows how to keep a relatively calm outward appearance, and he's still a bit cross with Hythlodaeus but...he's here now. With him, holding him, affording him the comfort he so wants, and doesn't even have to ask for.
Those circles rubbed into his chest just coaxes him further into his drowsiness, and the comforting words besides. He doesn't give much of a response to either thing, just a little affirming and tired grunt as he feels himself lulling into unconsciousness. After all, Hythlodaeus had interrupted his sleep with coming home...
[And Hythlodaeus finds himself unable to properly sleep, too gripped by his anger to truly settle. In the morning, he rises at his usual time and putters in the kitchenette, masquerading his sleeplessness.]
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[He rubs soothing circles into his chest, steadying his breathing. He's still angry about Steven, but for now...]
I've got you. I'll keep you safe.
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Those circles rubbed into his chest just coaxes him further into his drowsiness, and the comforting words besides. He doesn't give much of a response to either thing, just a little affirming and tired grunt as he feels himself lulling into unconsciousness. After all, Hythlodaeus had interrupted his sleep with coming home...
...And within moments he's asleep.]
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