Hinoka stretched the ache out of her limbs as she walked into her tent. Training and fighting all day was fun and exciting...but it always hurt trying to wind down. She stripped off her armor, hanging it on a stand before sitting on her cot, her back to the flap of the tent. She put a hand on her chest and took a deep breath. "Ah...finally, I can relax." But just before she could dig her fingers under her wrappings to unbind them, the flap of the tent opened behind her.

Hinoka let out a long sigh. "What is it?" she asked without turning around. It was probably Saizo or someone coming to tell her there's one more thing she needs to do.

"I...uh...can't sleep."

Hinoka turned around and saw Setsuna standing at the open flap, wearing a nightgown. "Setsuna? I thought I put you to bed already."

"I can't sleep," the retainer repeated as she walked forward and sat on the cot. "Can I sleep with you?"

Hinoka blushed. "E-excuse me? S-sleep with me?"

"I always sleep better in with you in your bed."

"B-but you have your own bed!"

Setsuna stared at Hinoka, confused by her reaction. "Hinoka? You're acting strange."

Hinoka hesitated for a moment before scooting closer. She put a hand on Setsuna's and spoke in a softer voice. "I'm sorry Setsuna...I don't want to get caught. You understand...right?"

Setsuna frowned and took Hinoka's hand. "No...but it doesn't matter if I understand, it worries you. But...please, just tonight, let me sleep with you…" As she made this request, Setsuna averted her gaze and lowered her head.

Hinoka blinked in confusion, it was rare for her normally passive retainer to push for something. She reached out, gently making Setsuna look at her. "Setsuna? Is something wrong?"

Setsuna lightly shook her head and leaned into her lady's hand. "No...I just….just can't sleep...something must be wrong with those cots."

Hinoka sighed and stared at her retainer, with a small smile on her face. She knew that was a bold face lie...something else was keeping Setsuna from sleeping, but she didn't push. If Setsuna felt like lying, that was fine...she didn't need to know the truth to make up an excuse when she got like this.

"How is it you can fall asleep in a net hanging from a tree...but can't fall asleep in your own cot?" she asked with a chuckle.

Setsuna hummed, staring into space for a moment with a familiar lazy smile. "I dunno…"

Hinoka chuckled and shifted position, pulling her retainer into her lap. "Silly little Setsuna...my dear idiot savant."

Setsuna giggled and nuzzled into her lady. "Isn't that a bad thing Azama calls me?"

Hinoka shook her head as she laid back, pulling Setsuna down with her. "Not from me it's not." Hinoka kissed her forehead, then closed her eyes. "Good night...Setsuna…"

Setsuna hummed contently as she nuzzled into Hinoka's shoulder, closing her eyes as well. "Good night, Lady Hinoka…"