She looks into his eyes when he says that, not because she doesn't believe him, but because she wants to cement this in her mind somehow, to fight against that constant counterpoint of 'you are not important.' "I'll try not to."

Wrath nods. "Okay. Do you want me to go home now, or can I stay a bit longer?" She smooths her hand over his shoulder. "I'd kind of like to catch a quick shower maybe." Hot water or sonics, either might help her back relax a little.