[He stays holding onto her, for as long as she needs him to. If nothing else, he can provide a good solid rock in times like this.]

Emerald. [Always serious business when they use one another's full names. ] You're not an idiot because a weak spot was used against you. That's what this place does. That's what Sodder does. She knows what part of you will always be easy to dig into and... well, there they are. Cinder's one of yours- the fact she still is doesn't make you any lesser. Mine's still used against me here.