Cyno stepped into their shared dorm, setting his bag down with a quiet sigh. His crimson eyes softened as they landed on Tighnari, slumped over his desk, ears twitching slightly in his sleep.

Walking closer, Cyno gently placed a hand on Tighnari’s back. “You fell asleep at your desk again,” he murmured, brushing a few strands of hair away from his face.

Tighnari stirred, ears flicking as he mumbled, “Hm? Cyno…?”

“Yeah, it’s me.” Cyno leaned down, wrapping his arms around Tighnari’s small frame. “Come on, I’ll take you to bed, alright?”

Tighnari barely protested as Cyno lifted him with ease, his arms instinctively wrapping around Cyno’s neck. Half-asleep, he whispered, “You always do this…”

Cyno huffed, pressing a small kiss to Tighnari’s temple. “Because you never listen.”

Settling Tighnari onto his bed, Cyno pulled the blanket over him. “How many times do I have to tell you not to overwork yourself?”

“I’m sorry…” Tighnari murmured, voice heavy with exhaustion.

Cyno shook his head, running his fingers soothingly through Tighnari’s hair. “Don’t apologize. Just promise me you’ll take better care of yourself.”

Tighnari let out a soft sigh, already half-asleep. “I promise…”

Cyno smiled, slipping under the covers beside him, pulling Tighnari close. “Good.”