[ She lets him settle in, just long enough for him to get comfy - and to maybe think he's safe - before her hand settles on top of his head and she starts sloooooowly stroking her fingers through his hair, gently and deliberately. ]

I bet you're super worn out, huh?

[ And her voice - drops. It's not quite a whisper but it's low and sweet and warm, just loud enough for it to feel oddly intimate even though she's not that close to his ear. F-for a first timer, she's really getting on a roll all of a sudden... ]

You fought really, really hard for me today. I'm really happy. But you can just relax now and let me take care of you.