The ranger paced purposefully now, frowning in thought. He didn't even notice that the boy was still with him, nor that he'd gone silent as he thought. So it was a surprise to him when the boy finally spoke up. He stopped in his tracks, turning toward him, then blinked as the boy's last words hit him. He was certainly insightful, he had to admit. He had no idea what he could have done to alert the boy that something was amiss.<br/><br/>"Lad... relax. There is nothing wrong. I'm not sure what it is that's got you so convinced that there is a problem. We all need a good rest. We deserve a break after what we've done. Go on, and find that bed Crowley prepared for you. You need a good long sleep."<br/><br/>He poured ever bit of skill in persuasion at his disposal, hoping desperately to convince the boy to stay behind. He would be unable to bear it if something were to happen to anyone because of his past.