Porthos climbs inside and closes the window behind him, mainly because this conversation is not one that should be had where the neighbours can hear. He leans his forearms on his thighs and gives Aramis a long look, making sure he has his eye contact. "Love, I walked away from the fight without your help," he reminds him patiently. "Bruised and battered, but I got out of it."

"I know you want to be there, but you have to know that when you're not there, I'm fighting to get back to you," he vows.