When Ray had realized he'd been watching Asher sleep, even if only for a few seconds, he'd made a quick retreat back to the deck and busied himself making sure there weren't any icebergs looming on the horizon.

He heard Asher's approach and turned just in time to see him appear, dazed and squinty-eyed.

"Morning, glory." A beat later and Ray grinned, holding out his arms. "That's me dazzling you, not the sun."