( ...friends. Has friends, does the gentleman, and if they're like him, if they're so kindly. Well, what wretchedness can it reap him? He's a man grown, surely he can fend for himself.

And the gentleman wouldn't abandon him, besides. He has a good look to him. Kindly. )

It's... it's fine. I'm fine. You may... of course you may. You have... friends. Speak to them.

( He'll wait, patiently, while Lockwood starts his conversation. )