The inclination to lay down hit him, exhaustion from the day rubbing at him. He knew sleep wouldn't be happening, not if he could help it, but also because of what his newest house guests had endured.
"Doesn't feel right, a lonesome flat," he admitted, and it hadn't ever since Gwen moved out--long before meeting Rose. "Quite appreciate the company."
Shifting onto his shoulder, he reclined the seat back further so he could comfortably cradle the phone between his ear and the cushion. "Don't know why you didn't send those straightaway," he huffed in good fun. "Took me all of five seconds--a solid five, too--very much enjoyed it! Ah, I also neglected to ask--did I wake you up when I called? I hadn't even noticed the time."