[ He does not look comfortable, all of a sudden, but he fights that back - at least it's a minor shift in demeanor that fades quickly? ]

The last thing I want is for them to put their lives on some indefinite pause... Plus...

[ That discomfort returns and he presses a hand to the back of his neck. ]

I don't like the thought of having some kind of power over their very souls. [ twisting a strand of bangs ] Plus, after all we've been through, they deserve to be happy for as long as possible.