After paying that bed crossing toll with no more protest than a quiet blush, Kyoko quickly scooted herself over to her designated spot. "No," she told Shinji gently, as she laid herself down--on her side, back to the boys, so as to give them at least some tiny semblance of privacy. "You're--you're fine. Sorry for the intrusion."

But wow, gosh, it sure was nice to actually lay down again. Kyoko hadn't thought she'd be able to relax at all, but a fresh wave of drowsiness hit as soon as her head was nestled on that pillow.