And then there was Aoba, hesitating at the fact that it even required specification. They'd shared room before, so why-

Oh god, right. It was Aoba himself who'd skipped out on that shared room before. With his other side acting out like he had, Aoba had been the one avoidant in the aftermath. Maybe their apologies of action this morning didn't quite cut it in that regard. Or more likely, Declan was just staying considerate.

"... There's no need to drag a mattress halfway across the ship," he replied, a little tentative despite himself. He could just feel the heavy stare Desire was giving him and almost feared what the other might say instead if he took the opportunity right now.

Maybe his silence was worse. Maybe it meant Aoba was saying things aligned with his thoughts.

"If you put them side by side it'll be like sleeping on futons."