[In his defense, there's always so much going on. He knows how hard it is for Marco to relax, to really and truly put his worries aside. He knows that when Marco says that, despite how often he says it, he really does mean it every time.

He wraps an arm around Marco's shoulders, leaning his cheek comfortably against Marco's hair. It's a little different hugging up on him with the wings and all to deal with but he manages well enough. He wouldn't let a change in form stop him from holding Marco Evangelisti.]

Don't be sorry, hon. I understand. It's been... there's been a lot goin' on. Feels like there's always a lot goin' on. I just wish that didn't make it so difficult to finagle havin' a little while to ourselves more than once in a blue moon.