( he doesn't look appeased, but he's... not sure how much of the past he's ever wanted to hold on to, especially when they have so many complications around the concept alone these days. )

I'll be mad if I'm mad. ( he points out, huffing and looking down. ) I'm more glad you're okay. Just... think sometimes before rushing the ell in. Knowing where you need to go and getting hurt going there when you don't need to isn't good planning, it's just dumb.

( he had to learn that lesson on his own. the stone lion, off to the side, sedately gazes on them... the settles in for a cat nap. )