[ Of course, there's no hesitation at all in Kaveh's acceptance of the invite; he shifts in close and nestles himself into Alhaitham's side even as he picks up whatever book he's been reading. And despite himself, the comfort of the motion brings a soft yawn to his lips. But he still protests, shaking his head with a frown as he tries to peer up at the younger man from his current angle. ]
I don't want to sleep. Can't we talk first? There's always time to sleep later.
[ It's not the first time they've had similar arguments, either. Kaveh has, far too often, kept himself up night after night worrying about a commission or other project only for Alhaitham to all but force him into bed despite his loud complaints.
Mm. Alhaitham has been looking after him for a long time now, hasn't he? ]
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I don't want to sleep. Can't we talk first? There's always time to sleep later.
[ It's not the first time they've had similar arguments, either. Kaveh has, far too often, kept himself up night after night worrying about a commission or other project only for Alhaitham to all but force him into bed despite his loud complaints.
Mm. Alhaitham has been looking after him for a long time now, hasn't he? ]