I can't promise I'll be any good at it, but...I'll try. That's all I can ever do.

[Ryou's not sure if he could squirm any closer to Atem at this point, but he tries anyway, an arm looping around his shoulder to hold him tightly.]

You're right that you can't protect me from everything. No more than I could protect you...but as long as we're both trying, that's better than giving up. I want to be strong for you, so that you can rest easy. Or...as easy as you can.

[It might not be enough...but Ryou will try his hardest.]