[ Ah. Called out. He relaxes his hands from their tight grip on each other, rubbing the knuckles ruefully. ]

I will do my duty. We are in a foreign world, with unknown dangers around us.

[ I was proud to call you my shield.

He lifts his eyes to his brother, the look warm but quite serious. ]

I will stick with you, and make sure in your research you are not brought to harm. As your Shield. Your brother.

[ The serious look melts, just a little. ]

I only just got you back. You're not ridding of me that easily.