Ja’far is usually up late, despite the protests from Rurumu. ( you’ll never grow if you don’t sleep. ) Even if he’s been sent to bed, separated from his work space, he’ll generally lay awake for a while, quiet with his own thoughts. So when Masrur knocks on the door, Ja’far is already awake to invite him inside. ( he’d heard his shuffling footsteps coming down he hall anyway. )
Ja’far sits up in his bed, urges Masrur to come over. He puts a hand on his head and smiles, warm and serene.
“Having trouble again? Did something happen?” He invites Masrur to sit beside him. “I guess I’m having trouble too. Maybe we can stay together for the night, I’ll even make some tea if you’d like.” he didn’t want Masrur to feel like a burden, so he offered to let him stay in a way that was mutually beneficial. It might make things easier for him, put less pressure on the boy who seemed so intent on facing things himself.