[ there's a gentle laugh at that, maybe amused, maybe not feeling like he can bring himself to ask, maybe simply downright grateful to have the other offering to begin with because he doesn't feel like he deserves it.

lifts his head up now to look at him. ]

I'm not going to ask for anything more than your company. I can't, it's not fair. This isn't just about me, you had the same long day I had. [ he'll bring a hand to the back of Jewel's neck to coax him to lean in so he can whisper: ]

But I want and will take all of you, as long as you want it, too. So, really... give me what you want that'll make you feel better. Even if that ends up being nothing else.