[This is such a strange feeling. It makes him feel vulnerable, weak, but it isn't concerning or frightening. Trust, then. How bizarre, that a place like this could foster trust.]

You can thank me when all of this is over. We still have much to do, after all. Once this is over, once we've put an end to the Lady and her schemes... Then I want to hear it again.

[Properly this time, don't go whispering it!!]

I know you won't let me down.

[Because as stupid as it is, he genuinely does trust Dist.]