[Oh, alright, maybe he won't start swinging without thinking about it. As far as Junpei is concerned - well first of all, he should get to punch as many awful dads as he likes, actually, but really: Charles shouldn't have to apologize for this. It's uncomfortable and awkward enough to have to share something so unpleasantly personal, just because this city is broken in some fundamental, impossible way—

He wiggles his hand out from Charles' grip and covers his hand, instead. See, no more fists, he's behaving.]

Nice thought, but you don't have to look out for me this time. I'm a mess, you're a mess, it doesn't matter, because I'm going to— [hey chat is "protect you" too weird and forward,] —you know, be there. I'm on your side.