Steven's frown deepens and reluctantly nods, feeling like maybe it's a little selfish to not want to live with the guilt of something happening to Marc because of foolish heroics without realising that Marc has had to live with the same when he thinks he's let Steven down.

"We'll look out for each other then. Do you want-- half a stick?" They can probably swing it at a doorframe and break it in half or something. Sleep with it under their pillows just in case.