[ Oh. Drake goes still, then nods slowly. That's that, then. At least for now. He has other options to stay out of jail himself, so that's not the problem. But something is. He shouldn't be disappointed -- Sharkface barely knows him. Didn't understand him for a long time even after they got together, there's no reason to think things would go faster or better here. But something in him aches knowing that he wasn't the one the other man chose.

He tries to push it all aside and focus on just this conversation, but has a feeling his mask isn't as good as it used to be. ]

You can. I know my saying that doesn't help, but I'll prove it in time.

[ The worry breaks through his grief, then. To bring up something far more important. ]

You trust her too, right? I mean I'm-- it's none of my business and I know you can take care of yourself. But she's legit?