[ his expression softens sadly, fingers squeezing hers, other arm wrapping around her shoulders. ] Oh, luv. I've made more mistakes than I care ter admit. Wot I shoulda' done ages ago was pack us all up, say ter 'ell wiv th' Baron, an' moved us all as far away as I could.

[ he tilts his temple against her head, closing his eyes. ]

I should be stronger fer alla' you, but I dunno' that I can be.