You know? That's fine, I'm totally okay with that. [ His gaze flicks up to meet hers for a second, then flicks back down, abashed. ] I really don't care about how unpleasant it might be, or anything. Not when staying like this is the alternative. [ A small shrug. ] I can live through a few hours of nothing.

[ With a small bit of hesitation, he places a hand carefully over hers. Minding the claws, of course. ] I don't know if you have any idea of how grateful I am for this. I don't know if there's anyone else around that would be willing to do anything of this magnitude for me, if they even were able to.

[ Leans forward. Earnestly: ] Seriously, thank you.