[He leaned over a bit farther to give Bell a kiss on the forehead.] I think that should wait until after you are not feeling bad. We do not both need to be sick. [Sure, things would feel very good, and he had missed that along with Bell. But Bell was weak. It was obvious in every movement. Youth didn't want to weaken him more.]

You were too warm. And you need to be warm so that your body heals, and not too cold. [It was so much easier to read Bell when the scarf was gone. Then again, it wasn't like he needed the grin to tell him what Bell was thinking when he looked at Youth. But the trouble Bell was having staying awake confirmed for Youth that his decision was right.] Please try to stay awake for a little longer. I do not think it is crucial; if you cannot then that is all right. But it would be good to know that you are aware until you are tucked in.

[The bath had probably gone on long enough. He didn't want to leave Bell in it too long, and it felt like the right amount of time. Youth pulled down a towel and draped it over his shoulders. It would be easier to wrap Bell in it.] Are you ready to get out? If not that is fine, you can stay in longer.