I see. Then I won't let them mess with you either.

[ A funny thing to say to someone who can clearly take care of himself, but he's always been a bit of a worrier.

And right, he did say he'd lend a hand. For someone like him who constantly seeks answers, he wants to at least be someone who doesn't complicate a promise made. Maybe his offer was rather vague last time, but he doesn't intend on taking it back. He's never been one to turn back on his word anyway. ]

I don't think I've thought of it that way before, but...yeah. You might as well take hold of what you can and leave the what-ifs behind.