Frantic Shielder
There was only so much 'sunlight' available, and he wished to make proper use of it so as not to go the night being separated from Melisande. This seemed to be a far-off desire as his companion was clearly in a deep, unimpeded slumber.
…I'd be making a serious mistake if I left her alone for any longer than I have to in this place, he thought.
Though there was a part of him that felt that his thought process was flawed, perhaps not wrong from a pragmatic standpoint, but he remembered the times in which the girl had to reassure him of her own capabilities, time and time again.
Many times he found himself being reprimanded by Melisande for looming over her with his protective nature too often and in the process, wounding her independence and self-worth.
As he sat there, listening to the snores of his newfound friend, he fiddled with the dragon-designed necklace he was gifted by Irene.