And what can you possibly say in response to that, as an argument? Any words of protest catch in Sayoko's throat and she gazes up at him, face flushing. "...then I'll be right here." Her arm shifts, and now her hand is slipping around to rest on his back, instead. She hadn't been able to be 'right there' for him. Right now, more than anything, she wants to make up for that.

"...does that mean we'd..." There is a new idea that has come to her, and she needs to venture it carefully. "...be sharing the bed?" That would certainly keep her near. And also have... other benefits.