Hag looked at his sister when she came out and put an arm around her waist. "Esme...I'd...rather you stick with the others...or Mortimer...until the meeting takes place. I do not want to leave you unattended. You are really important to me...My sweet sister..." he whispered to her and took her hand into his. He intertwined their fingers and then kissed her lips deeply. He pulled his mask back down and sighed. "Oh darling...How much I love you...I'm afraid this place will change us...as these people are truly unpredictable..."