Marius just kind of stares as Rat moves to pick him up; the stubborn part of his childish brain wants to protest, wants to insist that he isn't tired at all, thank you very much. But then, surrounded suddenly by a strong pair of arms, Marius' whole face stretches as he yawns, and he finds his head falling to just near Rat's chin.

And when he tucks him into bed, Marius snuggles into bed while still trying to lean on him and the cat both.

"Read to me more? You can't just leave it on such an exciting part!" He pleads, feeling as childish as he looks.