No. It's just— what you said, about when he cares for someone. I thought maybe he'd said something more to you.

[ Though in hindsight, Royce's actions obviously do make his feelings clear. K's just not always quick to grasp things when it comes to emotions and all their nuances, and sometimes does need it to be explicitly spelled out for him. ]

But I am worried about the detrimental effect these memories are having. [ He adds, quieter, looking at Alfie. ] On both of you. [ And he still wishes he could help, outside of life threatening situations. ]