It was a relief that he didn't argue, both because she wanted to stay and because an argument obviously wasn't what he needed right now. When he said she'd need to sleep eventually she sighed. Sleep wasn't going to come easy when he was in this condition, especially if she returned to her quarters alone. Maybe she could nap at his bedside instead, though she doubted he would approve of that idea.

"I will. Later," she said gently, wanting to reach out for him but holding back. "Why don't you close your eyes and see if you can rest?"