[ Aoi had just been getting settling in against some tree, arms folded behind his head. He shoots Ali a squint, himself, though his eyes have adjusted to the dark by now. ]

This isn't my first all-nighter on the job. [ Truthfully, he would appreciate being allowed to sleep in exchange for switching shifts. He was tired! But he had to show a degree of professionalism around his partner. ] Besides, you look like you could have a friendly face. I'd fall asleep around you any day, if I got the chance.

[ He grins teasingly... Oh wait, was that gay? Aoi wouldn't know, because guys back home don't take teasing as flirting. ] And I think you're smarter than that. It'd be kind of obvious who the culprit was if I were killed tonight.