"You might be surprised. I've already died twice and come back to life each time. Mayhap you make a better living man than you think too."

It's easier to be brave when R is wearing a muzzle again, so Bert stays where he is. He doesn't try to touch R again, since that seems to be a lot for him. Mostly he wants R to cheer up some, he doesn't feel so threatened and for Cuthbert, a frown is a far worse thing to leave with R.

"I may keep my distance the next time we meet in the arena. But I will be sure to never blame you should you do what comes natural to you, aye?"