I know you have to make sacrifices for the people you care about, and I'm sure she would help you. But like, keep in mind you want her to be happy more than you want her to be uncomfortable, right? I think maybe a week or two isn't asking too much.

[As long as he reminds Marik that asking someone of good nature to protect someone who did wrong and knows it is lot. But asking someone of good nature to protect someone who wants to be held accountable and start a new life of doing the right thing is different.]

[He thinks maybe they can do that.]

I'm sorry, man. It would have been easier if you had a little more time to prove you were on the up and up, wouldn't it?

[He finally holds out his arms.]

...You need a hug?

[Because that's usually the thing he can do best. He gives awesome hugs, if Marik wants one. He can give him a pat otherwise.]