"That's what I'm good at," he says, with a hint of a sigh, though as soon as he says it, he winces a little, knowing that B's Steve... wasn't, apparently.

Well. He is. So there.

"We'll stick around," he confirms, even though he knows at least part of it isn't up to them. But some part of it is. "And maybe Lark will be back. Even if I'm still not sure I want him back."

He doesn't get mad at people for coming back, these days. But he still doesn't know that this really is the best life for anyone long-term. Except maybe Iris.