[He does relax. Ryou may or may not feel the tension start to leave him, but it's not just seeing Ryou go to sleep, it's that these are safer waters. Even if they're still holding hands...it's easy to make this kind of promise.]
I know. I know it's necessary...I will, I promise! Even if I can't sleep, I'll stay here and rest.
[Because it's true, the longer he goes without sleep, the more likely he is to make a mistake, one bigger than getting personal in a way he shouldn't, a way that's irresponsible, since he's got to...he's got to find a way to win...]
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I know. I know it's necessary...I will, I promise! Even if I can't sleep, I'll stay here and rest.
[Because it's true, the longer he goes without sleep, the more likely he is to make a mistake, one bigger than getting personal in a way he shouldn't, a way that's irresponsible, since he's got to...he's got to find a way to win...]