Ah, but I am certain that the time will come when you are no longer viewed as an outsider but a true citizen of Ishgard. Should that be your wish, of course.

[ He knows he may not ever truly be comfortable, but it seems as though he may at least experience some relief so long as she is present. He does not hesitate to move positions once again so that he might resume his earlier pose of lying down next to her. The movement only slightly jars the once injured spot, but he does his best to keep any signs of discomfort from showing. More than likely, she knows that he is doing his best to feign a neutral expression, but he would rather not worry her too much. ]

And I sincerely thank you for it. [ He shakes his head just the smallest amount, not wanting to disagree with her too much, but he also imagines that sleep will escape him the remainder of this night. ] There cannot be too many hours remaining until morning, at such time our duties must resume. But perhaps if you sleep, I might manage to take a few hours of rest. [ Or lying awake beside her, although he is certain that will hardly be acceptable to her. ]