[It's not that Jack isn't used to sharing a bed. Out in the field, they often had to make do, and over the course of his long and storied military career, having to hole up with someone else was more commonplace than not. It's something he should be accustomed to by now--the problem is that this is not platonic.
"Problem" is perhaps a strong word. It's not a problem at all, given who he's sharing the bed with. There's something intensely comforting about waking up next to someone else, even as he's plagued by insomnia that developed during the Crisis and never went away. This helps, though of course Jack still has hang-ups about lying awake at night next to somebody else, especially with everything that's been on his mind lately. The small comforts might have to be enough.
Deciding what passes for 'morning' in space is something he probably won't get used to, but even Jack can only stare at the ceiling for so long, trying to sleep but unable to. He sits up slowly, trying not to disturb Ana next to him--but of course he knows they're hyper-vigilant in the same ways. Jack tries to cut it off at the pass before he fully awakens her.]
( there's a small little grumble at first. the rush of cold air as he moves, the shifting of the bed. she woke easily, from nights of being on edge and always keeping one eye open )
Where are you going?
( the words are quiet, a hand reaching out to him. don't go. there's no need to get up yet )
[It's a lie, because Jack was sort of hoping he wouldn't have woken her up, but now that she is awake, he's not going to disappear on her. She reaches out to him and he squeezes her hand briefly before he does stand. There are worse things than having to do what he says he's going to do, especially in this case.
So he uses the bathroom, as promised, then returns to bed, sliding in as gently as he can and wrapping his arms around her on his way under the covers.]
[He adjusts accordingly, loosening his embrace so that she can turn, settling back into the pillows once she's comfortable. Jack can't help but smile a little as he nudges closer.]
( the farm had been quiet too but there there'd always been some background noise. here the noises are different, and far from what she'd gotten used to in her younger years )
You should sleep some more.
( ana knows his habits, and his struggles with sleep. she knows that he tries, but there's only so much sleep that he does get )
( even if all they did was lay there for a little while in quiet chatter. it was using less energy than being up, and who could blame them for spending an extra hour in bed. there was little else for them to do, and they had definitely earned it )
I don't know if I don't like it. ( no she definitely doesn't ) But I'm not used to it. It's been a long time since I was able to do this.
[Jack shifts onto his side, propping himself up on his elbow, if only to watch her a little better. Even if she wants to roll over and go back to sleep, he'd be content to stay exactly like this, just looking.
But it seems that they're both up--awake, however, doesn't mean they have to leave bed.]
I wish it were under better circumstances.
[He says it knowing full well that none of this would be happening at home, but anything is better circumstances than being lost in space.]
( there's a slight chuckle, though she's not really laughing )
I have plenty of time to rest.
( she'll rest when she's dead. there may be things here that she's enjoying, things that wouldn't be happening at home, and though ana is content to enjoy them she couldn't simply give up. she's fought for too long, and she wouldn't know how to stop. they don't have their mission here but there are at least things to occupy their time with, and a fight to get back to )
But-- ( since there was no fight here-- ) --finding alternate activities to occupy my time may not hurt.
[You know, the ones that are still in the greenery and technically his responsibility. Jack, however, doesn't seem to be in a hurry to go anywhere, stretching a little then shifting to put some of his weight on her, sort of jokingly pinning her down--though of course she'd be able to shove him off if she chose to.]
( she pretends to struggle under his weight as if she can't move. they both know it's fake, but the alternate activity is one that ana is pretty happy to go with.
after a few seconds, anyway )
I suppose we should see those bees. Make sure they're taken care of.
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"Problem" is perhaps a strong word. It's not a problem at all, given who he's sharing the bed with. There's something intensely comforting about waking up next to someone else, even as he's plagued by insomnia that developed during the Crisis and never went away. This helps, though of course Jack still has hang-ups about lying awake at night next to somebody else, especially with everything that's been on his mind lately. The small comforts might have to be enough.
Deciding what passes for 'morning' in space is something he probably won't get used to, but even Jack can only stare at the ceiling for so long, trying to sleep but unable to. He sits up slowly, trying not to disturb Ana next to him--but of course he knows they're hyper-vigilant in the same ways. Jack tries to cut it off at the pass before he fully awakens her.]
Go back to sleep.
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Where are you going?
( the words are quiet, a hand reaching out to him. don't go. there's no need to get up yet )
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[It's a lie, because Jack was sort of hoping he wouldn't have woken her up, but now that she is awake, he's not going to disappear on her. She reaches out to him and he squeezes her hand briefly before he does stand. There are worse things than having to do what he says he's going to do, especially in this case.
So he uses the bathroom, as promised, then returns to bed, sliding in as gently as he can and wrapping his arms around her on his way under the covers.]
I didn't mean to wake you.
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( her hand slips up to rest on his arm, a few seconds before she turns her head towards him )
Though I'm not opposed to being awake.
* not if it means spending some quiet, private moments with him. in peace )
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Sleep well?
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( the farm had been quiet too but there there'd always been some background noise. here the noises are different, and far from what she'd gotten used to in her younger years )
You should sleep some more.
( ana knows his habits, and his struggles with sleep. she knows that he tries, but there's only so much sleep that he does get )
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[Jack says that with a wry smile. A little peace and quiet is nice, sure, but he knows neither of them can stand it for long.]
I can try. Not sure it'll work.
[There's no need to hide his insomnia from her, not anymore.]
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( even if all they did was lay there for a little while in quiet chatter. it was using less energy than being up, and who could blame them for spending an extra hour in bed. there was little else for them to do, and they had definitely earned it )
I don't know if I don't like it. ( no she definitely doesn't ) But I'm not used to it. It's been a long time since I was able to do this.
( lounge sleepily in bed, she means )
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But it seems that they're both up--awake, however, doesn't mean they have to leave bed.]
I wish it were under better circumstances.
[He says it knowing full well that none of this would be happening at home, but anything is better circumstances than being lost in space.]
I'm not gonna tell anyone if you need a break.
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I have plenty of time to rest.
( she'll rest when she's dead. there may be things here that she's enjoying, things that wouldn't be happening at home, and though ana is content to enjoy them she couldn't simply give up. she's fought for too long, and she wouldn't know how to stop. they don't have their mission here but there are at least things to occupy their time with, and a fight to get back to )
But-- ( since there was no fight here-- ) --finding alternate activities to occupy my time may not hurt.
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[You know, the ones that are still in the greenery and technically his responsibility. Jack, however, doesn't seem to be in a hurry to go anywhere, stretching a little then shifting to put some of his weight on her, sort of jokingly pinning her down--though of course she'd be able to shove him off if she chose to.]
Staying here with me is an alternate activity.
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( she pretends to struggle under his weight as if she can't move. they both know it's fake, but the alternate activity is one that ana is pretty happy to go with.
after a few seconds, anyway )
I suppose we should see those bees. Make sure they're taken care of.
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[Jack leans down to nuzzle into her, shifting some of his weight off but keeping his arm around her.]
I think the bees can be patient.
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And what do you suggest?
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[He says that with a smirk.]
I'm not boring you, am I?
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( she chuckles. they've known each other so long. she didn't think she'd be getting bored now )
I think we can stay here.