Cyril took note of that reaction and reminded himself to stop. He wasn't used to having to wheel it in as much, but the last thing he wanted was to make things more difficult for Sam. Perhaps trying to be his friend was the wrong choice?

But seemed too late to take that back now, and Sam could probably use someone to look out or him. That feeling of protectiveness only got worse with what Sam said then.

"That fear... It must be exhausting. To think that you can't even rest when you sleep..."