"You're misunderstanding me," Amberdrake reaches to catch one of his hands in his, "I'm saying that now that you're here, I will be careful. Because I don't want to hurt you by getting myself killed. And if you want me to be safe, you'll do the same. Because if I lose you, here, I... probably won't be far behind."

And he offers a rather affectionate smile up at the monk, "I know you hate discussing these things, but I want-- I feel it should be said. At least the once. If we're going to make our own way, let's do it without being idiots." This time.