…Even if there’s nothing for you back there, you’ve got me now. And Marina. I’m not letting anything happen to either of you.

[ his wife — right. it’s understandable that she’d be at the forefront of his mind. features grave and attentive, cloud nods his head, hands set against daan’s waist. ]

…Yeah. You don’t… have to ask me for permission, you know. You’re your own person — and she… she’s important to you.

…Listen. If you need help then just… just let me know, alright?