You know, [ He says, a very soft tone to his voice. He pauses and watches her work for a few moments. Better off with somebody you can rely on. They all know what that is like, the Spartans. You work together. All of them or none of them. That's how he was raised. He breathes out before continuing. ] That's how we were back home.

[ He smiles a little. ]

Being on your own can be useful sometimes, but it's always best to have someone alongside you. [ More towards Joan now: ] Someone who can watch your back. Someone you'd do the same for.