... I think so. He's as close to me as any of my companions are.

[Well. Each of them has their own kind of closeness, but Joshua's no different in that respect.]

And... I know I shouldn't worry. I don't want to protect him by putting him away from the world, because the world is wonderful. I guess all I can do for him - for anyone - is to be there when they fall to help them up.

I think, at least.