"Definitely!" Gaius said, nodding vigorously. He was, he thought, a little bit drunk, but concentrating on helping Regulus was an excellent distraction from his own feelings. That the diversion didn't help him deal with his own problems any more than Regulus' own attempted withdrawal he ignored completely. "You may be a Slytherin and a Black, but we are Snapes... I believe we can help you, if you'll let us try."