... you know. It may be that the two of us here with you are the only exceptions to what you said. You might be as good as me when it comes to calming her down, if it came to that. [ it's said with dry amusement, a statement of fact rather than an argument.

Not finished: just about anyone who tries it likely better at soothing Wash than Vash is.

One hand caresses gently a bit of golden hair visible through his wing. ]

Thanks. I'll be here, and you try to get some rest also. Even if your needs for it are different.

[ Vash means to curl up next to Tessla when they reach a bed. He's not sure his wing will stay if he sleeps, but at least he himself can be right within an arm's reach. ]