He's pretty sure that isn't true. He's caught a glimpse of the life Langfei has led, even if he doesn't fully understand it, yet. He's pretty sure it's more than selfishness that has kept them apart. But the words silence his own misgivings, and he just presses close, gripping tight.

"I'll adapt." Despite his lovers' tease, his reply was as straight faced as anything. It was a childish thing, maybe, but he didn't want to ever let go of Langfei if he didn't have to.

But the exhaustion was only deepening, and though he was fighting to keep awake, fighting to keep his eyes on Langfei, he could feel it trying to drag him into the depths.

He wondered if maybe he would be free of nightmares, tonight.

"... Langfei." Quiet, murmured. A pause. And then he leaned that extra few inches, pressing a gentle kiss to his lips. "I won't let you go, again."