[Claude goes still at the touch of Lorenz's hands, though that expression of his is as inscrutable as ever, his mind ticking over what to say and how to say it.] About that. I've been thinking lately... [Then he lowers his gaze slightly, the slightest waver of his expression that in ordinary circumstances, Claude would never allow. Always with the smiles, the confidence, no matter how false they are. Not this time.]

...I've been thinking... that I've given a lot of advice, but I've been terrible at taking my own. [Then, almost imperceptibly, he leans against the touch at his jaw, and smiles weakly up at Lorenz.] You think there's any takers for a hypocrite like that?