"As long as you need," Pen answers with a bright nod.

That made it easier, not having to wheedle or make too much of a fuss about it. She really didn't handle being alone too well, and knew that having someone here would be all but required for her to sleep at all. Freya...well, that it was her? Made it all the easier. It was always lighter, around Freya. She knew she could trust her, knew she wouldn't just up and leave for no reason, and she knew implicitly that the taller woman wanted to be around her, didn't see her as a burden.

"Thanks, babe."

She pauses a moment, the warmth fading a little, shifting into concern. Just a little change, but leaving it unsaid wasn't right either.

"How about you, Freya? Are you going to be okay? With..." she trails off, not wanting to say it, feeling like Freya would know what she meant. "Because if you need someone to talk to, I'm here for you."