He responds with a look of helplessness, not something he let's show often. She uses the word again and he wonders if by now she's figured him all out enough that it's on purpose. He hasn't anything good enough to respond and so he squeezes his eyes shut.

"I'LL STAY," He grinds out. "Tell him what all you need."

He knows the disciple is right there, that she can see all this, but he still can't look at her. He'll have to soon, he's sure, but he takes the time he has, which really don't feel like enough. He doesn't know what all to say to the cat sister.