Aoi smiled sadly, she saw the effect of his sleep and she knew that something had to be done. "Rex, good morning." She said a little resigned, watching him drink his coffee. Her mind settling into one of steely determination. "This has got to stop, Rex." She said, hoping that her pain didn't show through. She reached out to touch his hand, holding it gently in her small hands. "This is the time when I become stubborn and I won't let you go." She said teasingly but with conviction. She moved her chair next to his, holding his hand. She looked deeply into his eyes, a spark of that childhood mischief in them. "Just like when we were kids."