It is time I need, if for no other reason to control myself. To avoid giving into old habits and patterns. Especially as I've...never really had people I've cared much for before. Not the way I do here. [It had always been more complicated, in the past. Especially with his family.

He sighed, then shot her a wry smile. Amusement in blue-green eyes, even if it was also tired and wary.]

I appreciate you not coming to lead the charge against me.