[Carlisle hesitates for only a second at Reynir's request before he finally nods, scooting over an inch or two to make more room on the bed in case he wants to sit down there rather than the chair.]

I would like that, I think. I could use the distraction from, ah. [He makes a vague gesture similar to the one in the dream, albeit stiffer.] From myself, frankly. Just- just having a friend around helps.

[And he does hope it's still okay to refer to Reynir as such.]