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[ There's a very stifled "oof" as she goes from semi-upright to hi Sakon's chest, but that's one question answered, one she wouldn't have asked him.

This is fine, then. ]

I'm not taking responsibility if someone wakes up next time.

[ she's teasing most likely. But the exhaustion is real enough, so she muffles a yawn against his chest, before she's considerate enough to ask: ]

Can you sleep like this?

Sleep like what? With a hot girl in my bed? Yeah, definitely, even though I'm pretty sure we skipped a step.

[Teasing, teasing-

That said he's yawning himself because those are contagious and then letting his own head fall back against the pillow.]

S'fine though. You can explain why you were in my bed later. Y'know, when the sun's up and all.

[ He said something about... what?

... Ah, well, she'll care about it later. ]

To be continued, then. [ and it really won't take long before she's lost consciousness again, slumped against him. Someone's sleepy. ]

[So sleepy.

And honestly he's pretty quick to pass out too. There may be moments where he gets tempted to shift around overnight, but with her pinning him down, he doesn't ever get very far.

Once morning breaks, instead of being all sprawled out and the sheets kicked off like they normally are, he's got maybe just one leg hanging off the edge of the bed. Definitely a change.]

[ At least she didn't get smacked during the night, which she'd be grateful for, if she was awake and not curled on top of him.

She'll stir soon enough, but for this exact moment, she's content. ]

[Meanwhile Sakon is still pretty thoroughly passed out.

It's not that he's not a morning person but more like he won't rise until something spurs him to. So for now he's still underneath Aria, arm loosely curled around her still as he remains knocked out.

Picture perfect soldier, this one.]

[ Here we have pictured a fierce soldier and a demon sword, deadly forces...

... conked out.

But Aria does eventually rouse herself, freeing Sakon when she shifts off of him and to the side. She's still very much groggy, but she remembers enough to be completely at ease where she is.

Which is why she'll ever-so-nicely tickle under his chin. ]

You're missing out on the day, you know.

[It's something of a repeat from the night before where his reflexes react automatically, his free hand immediately snatching her wrist with a probably not too gentle grip and his eyes open immediately-

And then he's blinking, realizing that it was Aria's voice he heard, and then his grip on her hand is relaxing as he exhales. He doesn't let go completely, instead yawning before raising a brow at her.]

The day is missing out on me, you mean?

[ She can't say she didn't see that coming, so Aria stills herself until Sakon confirms that yes, it's her.

And then she snorts, delicately. ]

Yes, actually! It asked me to do something about it, but I think next time, the sun can do the trick itself. I'd hate to get between you.

The sun and I don't always get along though...

[He's groggy and sometimes the Toyotomi men used to compare Ieyasu to the sun. It's a little foggy as to what's going on in his brain right now-

But then he's still picking up on something else.]

So did the sun ask you to take care of that this morning or last sunset? Because you've been in my bed for a lot longer than necessary for the job, I think.

What do you mean, your...

[ but now that there's substantially more light and Aria isn't blinded by exhaustion, once she takes a look around... ]

...

Ah.

[ You may never see her look this disconcerted again. ]

[ . . . oh.

Sakon can't help but laugh at that.]

I don't know what's better - the fact that you thought I just intruded on your space to cuddle with you last night or that you climb into other people's beds randomly, Aria-chan!

[ This is normally where Aria would have a brilliant comeback, except for once, she's actually sort of flustered. Just how tired had she been? ]

I don't always-- I had a long day, it's a common mistake!

[ weeeeeeeeeeeeh. ]

[Okay, he can't help it-]

Common? And yet you're the first girl to be in my bed since I got here... Like I said, if you wanted to sleep with me, you could've just said so, Aria-chan!

Sakoooooon... [ she's not accustomed to being on the receiving end of embarrassing teasing, and it shows. Or maybe it's that she's still not fully at the proper energy level, but whatever the case, she's dropping her head onto the mattress with a plunk and a soft whine. ]

[Sorry, he's still snickering. But then he's just going to flop back onto the mattress too, turning to face her.]

Yes, Aria-chan? Are you ready to confess your love for me yet?

[ And she's just going to flop herself around to face away from him, because he's a brat and she is too dignified to put up with this. ]

It's the farthest thing from my mind right now. [ grumble grumble. ]

[He's just going to laugh and snake an arm around her waist then, pulling her back closer to him.]

Why? And here I thought I did everything right.

Aria tolerates this, if only because if she grumps much more, he's just going to keep teasing her. ]

A maiden's heart isn't won in a night, unless it's a very good night, and you passed out too quickly for that-- I think even you know that much, right?

[ But he does have a point, in his own way, which has nothing to do with making her heart flutter. ]

But...

[In his defense-]

You passed out first.

[... but that said, he lifts himself up off the bed so he can hover over her, trying to get a glimpse at her face.]

"But"....?

[ She's not blushing, sorry, Sakon... but the expression on her face is a little more pensive. She'd linger in the teasing and the banter, preferably, but Aria has always been honest, and that isn't about to change anytime soon. ]

You really did manage to do me a favor... truthfully, I think that's the best night's sleep I've had since I came here, even if it was completely unintentional.

... So thank you.

[That's new.

As far as he can recall, he doesn't think he's seen that kind of reaction from Aria before. So it makes him raise a brow and kind of mirror her seriousness.]

Don't worry about it... It's not like I did anything besides sleep.

[ With a girl you only met here, who hijacked your bed, she doesn't say. He knows that much already. ]

You didn't kick me out, either. So you'll just have to accept my gratitude!

[ It's not quite her usual exuberant smile, but it's something. ]

I guess I can, even if it's not a big deal.

[That said-]

You can keep bunking with me if you want to then, y'know. I wake up sometimes but it's only 'cause I'm not used to sharing a bed most nights. I'll probably adjust eventually.

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