[ There's something in her voice - or maybe something his sixth sense picks up, he can't tell right now - that has his head finally turning to fix her with a searching gaze. But he does brush off the protest with a quiet chuckle. ]

You've known Claude better for twice as long as I have. If you're surprised by his terrible sleeping habits still, I don't know what to tell you. [ But a moment later, he shakes his head, slight frown returning again at the reminder. ] That place was bad for everyone. But I know the being trapped in one place like that, always having to watch your back... I think it affected him more strongly than most. Maybe keeping moving now is helping that. [ A pause, before he shrugs. ] ...Or maybe it's just habit by now and I'm reading way too much into it instead of sleeping.

[ He shoots her a crooked smile and reaches out to tug on a lock of her hair. ] I know better than ever disturbing your beauty rest. Not that I think you need it at all, actually. See? It's the middle of the night and you're still gorgeous.