[Later, when looking back at this moment, Byleth would be surprised at how swiftly he had drifted off to sleep. Perhaps it was due to the weeks upon weeks of short catnaps and fitful sleep that had finally grappled his exhausted body into submission, or perhaps Claude's presence really did make all the difference. Whatever the reason was, Byleth drowsed off into a deep, restful sleep to the sound of Claude's steady heartbeat and breathing within only a few short minutes.
True to his warnings, his breathing slowed dramatically, and he went completely limp.... but he was merely asleep, completely helpless and vulnerable within Claude's arms, and fully trusting him to keep him safe.]
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[Later, when looking back at this moment, Byleth would be surprised at how swiftly he had drifted off to sleep. Perhaps it was due to the weeks upon weeks of short catnaps and fitful sleep that had finally grappled his exhausted body into submission, or perhaps Claude's presence really did make all the difference. Whatever the reason was, Byleth drowsed off into a deep, restful sleep to the sound of Claude's steady heartbeat and breathing within only a few short minutes.
True to his warnings, his breathing slowed dramatically, and he went completely limp.... but he was merely asleep, completely helpless and vulnerable within Claude's arms, and fully trusting him to keep him safe.]