You're right. First step done. [ Lightly clapping his hands together, he indicates that they've achieved their goal. Success.

But he does smile more when she says him taking her card would help her world. He didn't think that she would be so joyful at his suggestion, but happy to see her so. However, he has to school his expression when she mentions helping his world. ] That means that the little miss is my -- [ He rolls his eyes up. ] -- benefactor.

Do you know that word? [ It's certainly better than "liability." ]

Oh, yes, I get scared quite a bit. [ Verso softens his voice as they walk along, like he's sharing a secret with her. ] The dark sometimes frightens me, too. [ His smile is soft and fond as he talks with her, walking along toward the hotel. ] The knocking does get to be a bit much. They should wait until the morning if they need something, no?

[ Pointing to her. ] But you'll know where my room is... so if it's ever too troublesome, you can come get me.