He misses the face journey, unfortunately, but for the flicker of conflicting emotions it brings to their bond, but he looks up when John talks, still.

"You're allowed to, you know. Be... conflicted, or jealous. Being here has given him a lot of chances that... that I never gave either of you." He picks up a piece of hard cheese to turn in his fingers. "A lot of leniency, I suppose. The ability to make mistakes and not risk life or limb about it."