[ He nods with a soft smile. There's so much going on right now, everyone getting ready for war, and yet even knowing that things could get bad, he's cautiously optimistic nonetheless. He doesn't really know any other way to be, even with the stuff he's already experienced in his life. ]

They're my heroes. [ Them, and the rest of his family. He has a lot to live up to, but he's trying to make them proud. ] They have, really? [ Not that he's surprised, it's just nice to hear. ] I know they're worried about me being here, but I'll be okay. [ He's just as worried for them. ]

Thanks for that, for keeping her safe. Do you have people keeping you safe, too?