It's not a secret that he's not particularly fond of his condition, not by any means. But a long time ago he realized he couldn't do anything but live with it, and he made the decision to focus on helping people, on doing something good.

And this, it's something good. It might just be the best thing to happen to him, even, and he will use any means necessary to protect it. To protect her.

He closes his eyes, chuckling at the way she peppers him with kisses at first, but then draws back at her last words, cupping her face as he looks her in the eyes.

"I'm not leaving you again. Alright? I'm not."

Something did change then, it changed for him. He's sure of his choice now like he hasn't been sure of anything before in his life.

"So don't even think things like that."