[And then, before she can quite think about it, she gives in just a little and reaches for his hand. She can't shake her nerves, which is ridiculous, because this is Raleigh. They've been in each other's heads. She's never felt this comfortable around anyone, except when they're in circumstances like this and she's second guessing herself.]
[ Oh good. That's a relief. Mako's hand finds his under the covers and he turns his over, curling his fingers around hers easily. The light is behind him now but she might be able to see his lips curl up slightly, in a tiny relieved smile. They seem to be making a habit of this gesture, and he certainly doesn't mind it. ]
[ Oh, she caught on. Or just decided to indulge him after all. Raleigh strokes his thumb over the back of her hand again and snuggles deeper under the covers, settling in. ]
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No. I'm fine.
[And then, before she can quite think about it, she gives in just a little and reaches for his hand. She can't shake her nerves, which is ridiculous, because this is Raleigh. They've been in each other's heads. She's never felt this comfortable around anyone, except when they're in circumstances like this and she's second guessing herself.]
Thank you for waking me up.
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Do you think you can get back to sleep?
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I don't know. Do you think you can?
[Even if she can't, this is nice. She doesn't mind staying awake.]
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[ Not that it means much -- he's usually tired. What'll help more is the comfort of having her close, if he could just relax about it. ]
Got any bedtime stories?
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Maybe. What sort of story?
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[She realizes, suddenly, that she's never actually talked to him about her parents. All he knows is the snatches he's picked up from the Drift.]
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Did you have a favorite?
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Kaguya-hime was my favorite, but it can get long.
[Or at least, her father always made it long so that he could spread it out over several nights and she'd hang on his every word.]
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[ She doesn't have to tell him, but that's really cute. ]
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[Not just a princess, Raleigh!]
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How'd she get here from the moon?
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[But also.]
You're taking a fairy tale very seriously.
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[ She can see that he's grinning in the dark, despite trying to keep a straight face. ]
These are very important questions, Mako.
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They're very silly questions.
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[ Please just tell him the story he's not gonna stop. ]
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Would you like me to just tell you the story?
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Yes, I'd like that.