As he gave his parting reassurances, she nodded along in acknowledgment. Something in her gut twisted at the thought of him leaving. However, she didn't have it in her to request that he stay. It would have been a selfish plea, and he obviously would have other responsibilities to attend to. So with a bleak attempt at a grateful grin, she offered a final nod as he lingered at the threshold of the room for a final opportunity of assistance. "I-I will." She assured, knowing full well that she wasn't sure if she could if she wanted to.
After his departure, she gently lowered herself to the floor. Resting her chin on her paws with her lingering attention settled on the door before drifting off to unconsciousness.
