[He nods. It makes sense, even if his heart hurts knowing there is turmoil between them.

But there has always been a history between them he will never be part of. Not as a lover, a husband, a friend or a fellow Hero. A deeper understanding hand in hand with a dark gulf- both sides of their relationship hidden from him.

It makes him feel a little lonely, sometimes. But also he knows him being outside it means he can be the rock both of them often need. It's a duty he accepts fully.]

Of course... do not think for a moment I would turn from you simply because Vanilla has returned. We... have our own bonds now, do we not?

[This past few months have been hard, but they have been special too.]