[When Murdoc finally does come over and give him the kiss, he feels slightly better. But it was still pretty alarming to see the man looking so terrified of him. He'd prefer never seeing him look that way towards him again, to be perfectly honest.]

You know that no matter what, I'd never hurt you, right? Like... ever. I mean, aside from a friendly punch or two when you deserve it, but still. You may be tiny, but I ain't gonna let a damn thing happen to you.