[ Jesse can’t help but smile down at the coffee in his hand for the moment Chloe is turned away. Far as peace offerings go, it’s not a bad one. He’d still rather have several more hours of uninterrupted sleep, but this isn’t bad either. ]

Guess you didn’t sleep much to begin with then. You sure you don’t need a little shut-eye before we get into this?

[ He nods his head toward the couch. ]

An hour or three wouldn’t kill you. Or me.

[ He’s not taking the offer too seriously though, considering he just took a big sip from the cup in his hand. ]