[ there's a response that immediately jumps to his mind but he cuts it off fast. that's too much and he knows it. he's not going to say it and shift this evening into something more than it is. he can't.
they'd had a day like that a little while ago and he's been trying to forget what he'd said ever since then. it hasn't been working but he's trying. he hasn't said it again, at least. ]
That applies to me as well, you know. You can ask me for help.
[ time to shift this subject onto her, please and thank you. ]
I know. [ and she does. he doesn't have to tell her that. ] I know.
[ he may not want to sleep, but daisy can't deny the fact that it's comfortable and cozy being piled up in his lap, her legs curled up against her and her head resting on his chest. it's somewhere familiar and warm, and though she doesn't outright pass out on him (a miracle), her eyes do occasionally slip closed. ]
It goes both ways. But I hope you don't have any more bad dreams.
[ it's not difficult to tell she's trying her best to stay awake but she doesn't need to. he's not going to be very talkative and he'd prefer she get her sleep despite his own nighttime difficulties.
honestly, even having her asleep on his lap will probably help settle him so he starts stroking his fingers up and down her back to try and encourage to go back to sleep. he's fine. ]
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[ he's more important, but also, naps are a thing. she's a big fan of post-work naps when their schedules permit. ]
You're not a chore, Illya. If you need me, I want to be there.
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they'd had a day like that a little while ago and he's been trying to forget what he'd said ever since then. it hasn't been working but he's trying. he hasn't said it again, at least. ]
That applies to me as well, you know. You can ask me for help.
[ time to shift this subject onto her, please and thank you. ]
And I will be there.
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[ he may not want to sleep, but daisy can't deny the fact that it's comfortable and cozy being piled up in his lap, her legs curled up against her and her head resting on his chest. it's somewhere familiar and warm, and though she doesn't outright pass out on him (a miracle), her eyes do occasionally slip closed. ]
It goes both ways. But I hope you don't have any more bad dreams.
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[ it's not difficult to tell she's trying her best to stay awake but she doesn't need to. he's not going to be very talkative and he'd prefer she get her sleep despite his own nighttime difficulties.
honestly, even having her asleep on his lap will probably help settle him so he starts stroking his fingers up and down her back to try and encourage to go back to sleep. he's fine. ]
We can talk more in the morning. Go to sleep.