"Happy to have the surprise spoiled," he mumbles. "In this case."

He turns his head with a sigh, resting his cheek against Cullen's chest. Faintly, nearly hidden by the rain, he can hear Cullen's heartbeat.

Softer, then: "I wish you didn't have to reassure me so often. I want to be -- stronger, in this. Can't even blame it on the Fade, it's just how it's always been, apparently."