The strange gesture and muttered syllables weren't big and flashy, easy to miss if you weren't expecting them or paying attention. "What do you say, buddy? You want to stay with Snow tonight?"

The question was met with low, rumbly bear sounds, and Vex shook her head. "No, I don't think that's what she's worried about. It's just hard to be alone when you lose someone." More rumble-growls, and Trinket's heavy paw gently patted Snow's back.

"He doesn't mind at all. You're welcome to stay in our room if you'd like, but Percy will likely be there as well, and I don't know if you'd... That might be a bit much, perhaps?"