It's still a word I would use. [But he watches the gem turn back into a ring and grins softly. She can protect herself. He knows that, but he can still do what he can to be someone reliable.] But...thanks. I'll do my best to keep being someone you can count on, okay? And listen and everything.

[That's always nice to hear, too.] It's the same for me, you know. ["I'm happy I met you, too."] We'll figure everything out together.

[But of course she's starting to nod off and there's a small laugh of surprise as he shifts to make this more comfortable for both of them.] You ready to head back in? Or do you want to stay a little longer?