Raphael's doing the same, but perhaps it was his connection to children that made it easier to do so, to reply and encourage to keep talking, though she would grow steadily more tired, and will eventually fall asleep, slumping over in Raphael's arms.

You're welcome to come with me. I don't sit around an empty apartment all night, after all. He wasn't out in the Darkness, but he did work. They don't need much - most don't even know I'm there.

Raphael needs something - he's lost, and having nothing to focus on does nothing but bring to mind what he's lost. At least this gave him something.