"They were afraid of me, yes. I can't blame them for it, either. In a few minutes I'd managed to defy all their experience." He pats her arm reassuringly. "It's all right, I'm used to being feared or hated, and I didn't have to leave immediately. They needed me, and they didn't know what to make of me. So I stayed with them until the end of the trip with the understanding that they would strike my name from the record."

Internet searches are a task he'll happily concede. Besides, it will be interesting to see what she comes up with. "Mm, I'm looking forward to it already."

The fussing surprises him a little. It makes her seem nervous, and he's not sure why that would be… Until she asks her question. He smiles gently and rests a hand on her shoulder. "I'll be fine, Adia, thank you." Hesitating, his grin turns cheeky. "Unless my saying otherwise would convince you to stay a little longer, or visit sooner."