Wayne reaches across the table, carefully wrapping his hands around the backs of hers.

"You're one of the best friends I've ever had," he says quietly, eyes down on their hands and giving hers a gentle squeeze. "I know I'm probably never gonna be able to convince you to stay out of harm's way, but...I can make it so you're harder to kill. Whatever comes next, I know you'll give it a good run for its money."