Simon had gotten more accustomed to casual touch over the time that Markus had been with Jericho, and he needed the steady presence of his friend just now to keep himself grounded. The hand at the back of his wrist is likewise welcome for the comfort that the gesture offers. Even in the midst of Markus' attempts to bring some levity to the situation, he still manages to worry.

"I don't know how to talk to any of them," Simon admits. "I didn't think I'd be this anxious to be back out in public again but it's been so long..."