[For better or worse, right? He may have been upset that she had actually tried something like this, but above all else, her safety and well-being were his number one concerns. How one person could fill his life like this was astonishing. When did his desire to make her happy dictate all of his thoughts? It was hard to say when it happened exactly, but he wouldn't take a single moment back.]

How could you have forgotten me? I'm hurt.

[Was that a joke in this trying time? It sure was. But hearing her say that for herself made him feel relieved. He pulled away, only to reach for her hand with a soft smile.]

Come with me. I think there's someone you should meet. But first, there is something that I need to investigate.

[Now time to check out that movement he noticed earlier along the wall. Moving to check them out, he not once let go of her hand as he led her with him. She was just stuck with him now.]