Neptune nodded in understanding, but he was staring at his niece's vessel, watching the mortal body fade. They were so human now. So fragile. It served as a major reality check for Neptune. He knew all this time that he was in a mortal body, but it didn't really sink in until now. He'd still felt invincible. But he wasn't. None of them were.
"I am his guardian and have power of attorney," Neptune responded. He had tapped into Reed's memories and was able to rattle off responses surprisingly fast. "What can I do to help? I want to help." Reed would volunteer for anything, and Neptune knew that. He'd offer all he could. Just as Neptune was willing to make sacrifices for Minerva.