[ They really want to be in a stalemate at any moment in time. Aventurine sighs quietly, like he can't believe anyone would believe him to be capable of self-destruction, lmao. ]

Fine, but I'm taking the first shift.

[ The tone of his voice indicates that there will be no room for discussion, and he wraps his fingers around the wrist of the hand holding his chin. Still, it's nice to have mutual looking after. He can admit this to himself. ]

If I find out you wandered into the greenhouse or did anything but rest, I'm going to yank the fur out of your ears.

[ And that is a PROMISE. ]