[ He pats his cheek with a rough fondness, some life creeping back in to the room. ]

Well, you will have me to temper that. I have practise now. It would be a shame to waste that.

[ He doesn't step away but he does let his hand move back to his shoulder. ] We will get out of this, we will take your father back to Paris. We just have to remain strong. And together we can.