Connor listened, grimacing. He slid an arm around Kijani when she leaned against him. He swallowed, and said softly "you expect, you fear that everyone's just going to abandon you, and perhaps that was true for your parents, your grandmother. And Anthony never does anything unless it benefits him. It's not going to be true for me" he said softly, "you never have to ask for my help. I care" he fell silent for a while, just hoping to be a comforting presence. Then he sighed, "nightmares being out the biggest thing you fear. And it's always the hardest to conquer"