The arm around her shoulders suddenly held on a little tighter, almost afraid of letting loose because it would mean he'd give in to the comfortable bed and warmth of her body, to his tired mind. He didn't want to fall asleep yet. Not when he could stay in this bubble with her a little longer.

"So Gale was here too..." he brought up a little awkwardly, though it hadn't been his intention to sound that stiff. "I'm glad he's all right."