[He grabbed his own small pack and felt his way deeper into the cave, searching for that spot that would be considered the warmest and most protected area of the cave. It certainly was currently warmer back here than up towards the front where they had previously been working. He would use his pack as a back rest, and he settled himself down next to her.]

First shift is yours. Four hours if you can, wake me if you're falling asleep before then.

[He tended to sleep very well, long years of roughing it teaching his body and mind to grab whatever sleep he could where he could. His pack became his pillow once he realized that Ava had packed the wall already, snorting loudly at her comment of not biting and arranged the blanket so they were both under it. She was obviously a little space heater based on the radiating warmth that already seemed warmer than beyond the blanket.

The gun was interesting, and he would have raised an eyebrow but there seemed to be no point given they were in darkness aside from the flickering embers of the fire.]

You planning on threatening anyone that happens to come in here or something? I have a sidearm with a clip if you want it. [He gave her a little nudge with his fingers.] And don't tease. I happen to like biting. [Which was TMI, but he didn't care.]