[ He heaves out a sigh. ] It's possible I am surrounded by idiots.

[ Yes, that means you, Mr. Powerful Enemies. Because Sturmhond is now someone Athos considers himself close to and as such, he's bound up in this ragtag little family he creates. Of course, he would never allow himself to accept it as such. It has too many painful memories attached.

Dryly. ] And yours to me. So please do me a favour and don't get killed? Wesley will be the least of your worries then.