[He's grateful for the touch, giving Porthos a look that says as much, a light but sad smile.]
I can understand that. From what I have seen... perhaps I don't know of everything, but I can't say it seems wrong that you would feel as you do. Or that he might not...
[But sigh. Basically you're talking to the guy with the most unhelpful track record on these things.]
I'm not sure if it's the same. Gwen loves Arthur, and I... All I could do was what she asked of me and protect him.