He sobered at that, because he knew. Of course he knew. Levity didn't last long around here, did it? Though if someone came for him and he had to defend himself, he wasn't above it. He had never killed anyone with the power in his hand - not yet - and he didn't plan on it. But best to avoid 'accidents' like that. He doubted they would be seen as such, or that there would be to much sympathy for his version of things.

"I know," he said softly. "I mean, that's why I hide the damn thing all the time. I know how it'll go, how every little thing I do could be and probably will be judged, especially if someone has a grudge or is just that little bit extra zealous." He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. "But know I meant it - I do have your back, if anything happens."