He can admit it out loud because this whole day has just been stressful, and to have something calming and comfortable....that alone had put him at ease more than he could ever admit.

Now that he was warm and comfortable (and the darkness was settling in), Eagle snuggles into Lion as he begins to drift off, his hands still curled in his shirt. He gives the fabric a sleepy yank to get Lion's attention,

"You too. You need..."

He yawns, "You need to sleep...too..."