[he lets her maneuver him around, malleable under her hands. if he's surprised by the way jyn curls up against him (he is), cassian doesn't show it, even though it takes him a few moments to relax into it. he can offer this to her. it's a comfort for him in steps while he realizes she is not going anywhere, that she has his back like so few people ever did. she's his last resort, not death.]
[his arm tucks around her and he exhales as his eyes slip shut. he doesn't fall asleep right away, but he feels settled enough beside her to leech at her own peace, until they both finally drift off together in careful, safe pieces.]
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[his arm tucks around her and he exhales as his eyes slip shut. he doesn't fall asleep right away, but he feels settled enough beside her to leech at her own peace, until they both finally drift off together in careful, safe pieces.]