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[ Don't call him out like this.

Seeing Reyes settle on his bed reminds Ryder that he is...ridiculously exhausted. Normally ignoring the comfort of his bed wouldn't be too big of a problem (getting up is a whole other story) but the thought of passing out alongside Reyes is...so, so, tempting. Not to mention, he looks so snug right now, like he hadn't almost died. It's nice to see.

Maybe if he got off his feet for a bit, until Reyes falls asleep. Just a tiny bit.]

I could tell you a spooky ghost story?

[ he offers with a laugh, climbing into the bed and flopping beside Reyes, sinking wonderfully into the nest of pillows as he smiles adoringly at him. ]

Comfortable?

[It's been a pretty crazy day, lots of planning and then for as much as things mostly went smoothly, mostly, it did get a bit tense at the end. They both could use some down time.]

I am now.

[Rolling onto his left side, the side he didn't get shot in, Reyes reaches out. Fingers brush across Ryder's cheek and back into his hair.]

Let's hear this spooky ghost story then.

[ Ryder closes his eyes briefly, concentrating on the sensation of those fingers brushing alongside his cheek and into his hair, smile stuck on his face still. He holds Reyes' wrist there, thumb caressing his hand. ]

Hmm...I wasn't expecting you to take me up on that and now I've got nothing. How embarrassing.

[ Without moving too much, Ryder reaches for a cover to pull over the both of them, feeling himself grow cozier and cozier and less likely to get his ass up by the second. ]

Next time.

[He'll chuckle, tired. Oh there's a little yawn too, now that they're comfortable like this and the adrenaline of everything has worn off it's hard to not succumb to sleep.]

But I'm holding you to it, Scott. Better think of something by then.

[ Now this is a mental image that Ryder wants to commit to memory forever. Reyes, in his shirt, all comfortable and tired, ready to slip into sleep, inches from his face.

He can feel his own lids becoming heavy, but he keeps them open for now. It's not like he's worried about falling asleep and Reyes making some kind of dramatic escape so he can go work his ass off, but...still. He'll feel better.]

'Kay. [ Reyes' contagious yawn catches him too. ] I'll scare the crap outta you next time.

[It's... strange almost, being here. It felt like so much had happened so fast in the past couple of days and he doesn't feel like he's earned any of it. Scott's trust or love, getting Kadara Port back, maybe even his life.

But here he was with his happy ending, smile tired and contemplative as he nuzzles up under Scott's chin and rests his head on his chest, hugging him close. Scott gets to be trapped here too if he's not allowed to go back out there either.]

Promise...?

[ Of all the traps Ryder has walked right into...this is his favorite. His arms instinctively wrap around Reyes as he gets closer, eyes falling closed as he relishes in their closeness, holding onto the other and wishing he wouldn't have to let him go eventually.

For now, he'll just pretend that this moment will last forever. That there isn't a ton of uncertainty and fear in his future. That this right here is the finish line. It's a comforting thought as sleep creeps up on him. ]

Cross my heart.

[He'll push up enough that he can draw a cross over Ryder's heart for him, chuckling a little before settling back again. Tipping his head up Reyes presses a soft kiss to Ryder's neck, sighing.]

If I get used to this and can't sleep well unless you're with me I'm going become very cross with you.

[Muttered, eyes closing. It's the weakest threat he's ever made.]

[ Ryder laughs softly, so quiet that if anyone else were in the room only Reyes would be able to hear it. He nuzzles the top of his head. ]

You can always take my shirt and a pillow and pretend.

[ At least they'll be in it together, because Ryder has not a goddamn clue how he's going to sleep without Reyes after this, and he hasn't even passed out yet. Nothing will top what is sure to be the best sleep he's had in forever. Or ever. Unfair. ]

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