"I know you won't, Cass. That's not what I'm worried about." No, he cared about Cass and the way he felt, although he knew that it was the wrong thing to do. He should stay detached and keep a cool head.
"You can't think about the what ifs. We could all done things differently in our lives, but that won't change anything. She knew the risks, didn't she? Did she hide before? It would have been so much easier to cut off all ties with you, safer for you, but she didn't. She did what was best for you." Percy smiled softly. "She's a brave woman, Cass, and she loves you."