He is asleep honestly. The fingers through his hair knock him out almost instantly, and he breathes deep and slow for several long minutes. He doesn't even realize they said anything until it suddenly hits him halfway to unconsciousness.

"Sleep..." He forces his eyes open for just a second. "Sleep well..." Eyes closed. "When you do." And he is fucking out immediately afterwards. At least he'll hold them close for as long as they'll have him there.