But First Aid doesn't find it weird at all. Metaphors, social analogues -- those all take extra effort. And Chris has already done so much today, it makes sense that they don't have anymore to spare. First Aid would be more than happy to keep holding them through the night, keeping them safe and warm...But Chris isn't Cybertronian, and their body has needs of its own.

"I have a feeling," he says gently, "That you'll sleep better in your own bed. But I can carry you home, if you want. And I'll stay with you all night long, if it will help you sleep. How does that sound?"