[Grey keeps up the petting for a while, enjoying the sensation of Manabu's hair sliding between his fingers until he's simply too sleepy for even that bit of movement. But he remains in place even afterwards, holding Manabu against him with his hand pressed against the back of Manabu's head. His heart beats steadily in his chest, and at some point before he drifts off entirely he ruefully reflects that they've wound up in this position again.
Well, as emotionally fraught as the circumstances may be, there isn't anywhere else that Grey would prefer to be right now. With a strange feeling of contentment, Grey falls asleep properly, still cuddling Manabu as if they were a pair of kittens in a litter.]
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Well, as emotionally fraught as the circumstances may be, there isn't anywhere else that Grey would prefer to be right now. With a strange feeling of contentment, Grey falls asleep properly, still cuddling Manabu as if they were a pair of kittens in a litter.]