[He closed his eye again at the words, and he knew it was true. There was still plenty to lose here, though at this time, he cared a little less about it now. Yes, Aldrip was his own option at anything close to a continued life, but once he had discovered his daughter, everything felt as if it had slid back into the same dynamic.

Was there a chance she would return? Potentially. Would she remember everything they had accomplished? Maybe. This place was good a jerking everyone's chain, which was why he wanted control of what they could scratch together.

He sighed from his nose, his fingers slowly stopping in their stroking.] Hmmm... no, it will not be the last. There is always something more to lose. [Slowly, he withdrew his arms from around Richard and slowly wedge an elbow under himself so he could begin to sit up.]

It's why we fight. To keep what's left and gain ground.

[He relented from withdrawing in favour of coffee to instead lean down to press a kiss to Richard's cheek.]

Bring a book. You might be bored otherwise.