[ There are pieces of this that Nikolai will be turning over in his head in the hours to come. He is quiet for a few beats, her summation of their respective positions holding his thoughts. But as they have come to some kind of accord, what he offers her instead is— ]
no subject
Will you sleep now?
no subject
no subject
Leave the light on for me. I'll be there shortly.
no subject
[The warding was removed easily enough.]