It's an interesting account, and there's the sense that the real story, Julius' story, exists in the negatives. In between and before and after a missed disaster in Ostagar, and an avoided rebellion in Kinloch Hold. The way the night, now, is quiet, but at any moment could be filled with screams and panic and gunfire.

Marcus sits with it a moment, then tugs a little on the hand he's captured. "Then if you're not going to sleep, you ought to rest."

He lists back slightly, implicit suggestion that Julius find a more comfortable, horizontal configuration. It's probably a more intimate proposal than happens beyond their room in the Gallows, but there are no Gallows and rooms, and they are at least alone.