She lifts an eyebrow, catching the mumble and unsure what to say in response. "Funny how you always wind up losing the parts of life you'd rather keep," she manages, with a small shrug and a knowing smile. "Yeah, I'll be alright. I've got family here. And a house."

"You're not," she assures him. "You've been nothing but nice to me and 'Marina.' That is the opposite of useless."