Joseph chuckled and lifted his head. "Actually, most older Kindred sleep longer," he corrected gently. "Because they're further from the people they were when they were alive. That's why you and I are early risers, love. You're young and I'm young at heart." He smiled mischievously.
It just showed how little Rhys knew and how inadequate his education had been. While yes, Henry did have some blame there, Amadeus was his guardian and Rhys' education was his responsibility. Luckily, Joseph had happily volunteered to pick up the sheriff's slack.
"I could get used to this," he admitted, settling an arm across Rhys' chest to rest his chin on so he could admire the view more comfortably.