[klaus waits as patiently as possible for an answer, drumming his fingers against his opposite side so it's further away from the feed. it's stupifying (and a little heartwrenching), hearing astonishment from nero instead of an argumentative tone; makes him absentmindedly wonder what kinda shit he's been through to be surprised by someone worrying about his well-being in return.

good thing nero agrees or else they'd be arguing far too long.]

Yeah, I do know, and it's why you'll need the back-up. I'm telling you right now, Nero, I've been through some shit, so I can at least defend myself. Let's not forget those convenient little magic spells either, yeah?