[ That is indeed the reality of life, and they are hardly immune to it, no matter how much they wish they could hold onto each other in spite of everything that could pull them apart. If he knew of a spell or enchantment that would keep them together, he would use it, but no sooner does he have that thought than another voice chimes in, reminding him that everything has a cost, and perhaps the cost of such an enchantment would be more than either of them would be willing to pay.

So for the moment, he leaves such thoughts alone, focusing instead upon her and taking in the feel of her as she rests against him. ]

Yes, I slept quite well. [ He says with a smile. Just because he does not need to sleep for very long does not mean that what sleep he finds is not restful. He certainly will not be mentioning that a part of him could feed again, because he knows she will offer without hesitation. Two feedings in such a short amount of time would not be good for her, and so he is determined to keep that to himself. His lips turn up even further in response to her kiss to his collarbone. That the scar is so closely placed to it might have caused him to pause, but at this precise moment, he is only thinking about her and how much he likes having her so near.

He shakes his head once before replying: ] Not long at all. [ And then with a hint of a tease, he adds: ] I do rather enjoy lying awake and watching you sleep. You looked so... content. [ Her expression of contentment made him briefly envious, because he is certain he does not look half so content when he sleeps. ]