[That earns a huff and a soft pat to Ziggy's shoulder.]

I'll admit there's a story there, a-Xing, but it's one I'd rather not tell, at least not today. [It's a total downer for one, and he'd already made enough of a problem of himself.]

But thank you for your assurances and your very brave rescue. [He aims another smile at her, and although still tired, this one is much brighter.]

Are you up for being my very brave guard for just a little while longer and walking me back to my, ah, Itachi's room? [Partially because he's being silly and partially because actually he really doesn't want to walk by himself.]