[ Good. If he knew she was comparing him to Kaveh, he'd honestly think that rather odd. Kaveh is the caring sort. Midnight just gives advice and listens. Hardly the same thing. ]

Mm. You must consider your own burdens, and let others consider them for you, my darling. You mustn't burn your candle down to nothing... If you burn out too quick, how then do you care for others?

[ ... Hypocritical? A bit! But even outside of being an outlier, Midnight is planning for a different fate. Miss Don should take advantage of kindness while she can. ]

Let others have the privilege of looking after you too. Just as you have for me, in waking me so tenderly before the final hour...

[ Midnight twists around, checks the time. Do they have time for just five more minutes? Maybe... ]