[ Royce snorts, amused by that. He gets it. He tucks his head under Alfie's chin, pulling the blankets closer. ]

I know you would. [ He murmurs. ] You know - I think next time there is something that happens here that changes me, I'm not going to do it. People never seem to like it much when I participate.

[ Maybe he's being sulky about it, but listen. ]