Istredd did think of that, it was one of his first thoughts. "I thought I could move back before you woke up." Lucifer's more able to sleep deeply now that they are here and past the incident and past Nocwich. It seemed like a good chance the tossing and turning Istredd would wake up first and crawl back to his bed in time.

There is shame connected to this which is why he was so reluctant to bring it to his attention. Shame that swallows people whole. It means he isn't as strong after all. He's afraid. He doesn't want to leave the room. It's not good. Istredd tried to be very rational about it and pointed out it was inevitable for their minds to struggle.

"I'm sorry. My mind is subconsciously more comfortable close to you." This seems like a good way to get it without causing trouble. Istredd sighs and moves the pillow under his head. He does feel truly bad about scaring him, apologetic in tone and on their bond.

"I also thought putting an archangel between me and the door was a strategic move" Slight humot.