[He nods to the first question, seeing no reason why Kaveh shouldn't join him if he likes - if he can stand - but the second draws a small shake of his head.]

I'm not going anywhere until I've cleaned off and changed the sheets.

[Alhaitham is still idly toying with the older man's hair, letting the events of the past few hours sink in now that things are quiet and settled between them.]

You're welcome to go ahead without me. I'll be along when I'm ready.