[He lets himself be turned, mostly because he knows he's being ridiculous, but it isn't something he can just shut off the way he can other things, emotions have never been his strong suit after all.] I know. I know that. It's just knowing a thing and believing it aren't always the same thing.

[He catches lightly at Charles' elbow, once again not wanting that statement to be taken the wrong way] I believe it when you say it, always have, I think. But if you aren't here, it's harder to remember what's worth believing and what isn't. [A gentle squeeze of that hand on Charles' elbow] So, again, contingency plan for if you don't come back, since obviously the only way that would happen is due to outside force. Even if it's a plan that we never use, I'll feel better for having it.