A few minutes later, Ginko finally becomes gradually aware of the small weight at the end of his bed.

He pushes himself upright, rubbing the heel of his hand over his eye as he squints through the darkness. Being nocturnal means that low lighting doesn't give him too much trouble, of course, but... it also means he's not really meant to be trying to look at things at this time of day anyway.

"...Stev'n?"