It wasn't a question he had expected. He had already decided that he would be satisfied if she only seemed to understand why he needed it, or if she was at least not so alarmed that she tried to convince him not to. He considered, then shook his head.

"I don't think there's very much. Just... be patient with me. I don't know where this will take me. And don't be afraid." He reached up and stroked her hair back from her face. "I will never leave you."