Okay, [She said, a small hint of disappointment entering her voice. She got the feeling that she'd be dealing with this quite a lot. Him mumbling the truth while speaking something to contradict or avoid it. But it was okay. She could tell how he felt just by the way he held her. He couldn't believe that anyone could just toss her aside and forget her.]

But...if you could at least just, wait until I fall asleep...you can use my extra pillow and blanket.

[ She was sincerely hoping that he would just fall asleep with her there, but she knew that she had to at least give him the illusion of control in some way. She took a deep breath, feeling herself start to relax finally.]

I'm fine though. I'm not hurt. I'm lucky enough to not have any lasting physical injuries. [ She let her face fall against his shoulder. Moving her hand then to rest in his hair. She found that she already really like his hair. It was soft, the gentle curls playful and inviting. She found herself even pulling lightly and tangles and combing rather than stroking.]