The idea of asking for privacy is very very tempting at the moment. But that would only make the child worry more, unnecessarily. Surely they're carrying enough burdens. (The thought alone feels so selfish.)

[I don't know what it is this body is made of. It isn't monster magic, I can tell you that much. I'm sure you know how it feels to try to sleep when you're wide awake. I don't think I can or that I need it.]