[There's a stretch of silence. Not quite as long as the first time they talked about this, but long enough. There's a lot to think about and just like back then Reid isn't entirely sure if he knows what he's doing. This is a first for him in so many ways, and compared to this his short fling with Lila was the most uncomplicated thing in the world. Between Tyki and Piotr and the overhanging threat of waking up one morning and realize that she's gone... he doesn't know what to do.
He does know how he feels. That's simple. Painfully so, and if he can't go with logic then he'll have to go with heart.]
I already told you. I'm not going anywhere. [Up until now his eyes have been focused on anything that isn't her face, but now they meet hers. Steady.] As long as you want me around... that's where I'll be.