[ roy is quiet, for a long moment, because his initial instinct is protective. but he stops himself from gentle prying, weighing out his options inside his head, before he simply says: ]
Another time.
[ that conversation can wait. ]
Get some sleep, if you can. I can field questions, for the time being. We're going to need to rest if we're going to take this institution down. Nothing will happen for at least an hour, and I can wake you up if something does.
[ children shouldn't be fighting, but seeing as roy has little control over that, he can at least ensure they take the time to rest while they're able. the weight shouldn't be theirs to carry alone. ]
no subject
Another time.
[ that conversation can wait. ]
Get some sleep, if you can. I can field questions, for the time being. We're going to need to rest if we're going to take this institution down. Nothing will happen for at least an hour, and I can wake you up if something does.
[ children shouldn't be fighting, but seeing as roy has little control over that, he can at least ensure they take the time to rest while they're able. the weight shouldn't be theirs to carry alone. ]