[That's probably a lie, or at least a deflection, but she knows there's not much point pushing it if he doesn't want to tell her.]
I know, why don't you get some rest?
[At least he's already on the mattresses; she hops up near him, putting her back against the wall and tapping her leg as she offers him a reassuring smile. He can curl up with his head in her lap, if he wants, she figures it might help him stay calm.]
[He's going to take that offer, because he doesn't know what to do with any of this. It's too much. He lays his head down and shuts his eyes. Who knows if he'll be able to rest at all, but he's going to at least pretend to sleep.]
[And she'll stay where she is, a hand on his shoulder because she can't exactly card her fingers through his hair like she would with most other people.
After a little while, she texts Lisbeth and Saul to update them, but she won't leave until someone else turns up, she doesn't want him to be alone.]
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I know, why don't you get some rest?
[At least he's already on the mattresses; she hops up near him, putting her back against the wall and tapping her leg as she offers him a reassuring smile. He can curl up with his head in her lap, if he wants, she figures it might help him stay calm.]
I'll keep an eye on things.
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After a little while, she texts Lisbeth and Saul to update them, but she won't leave until someone else turns up, she doesn't want him to be alone.]