Yeah? And you're happy with that? [He asks because he's concerned about Martin. Especially while he and Jon weren't exactly the best of friends at the moment. He knows Martin and that sometimes the other man will give too much of himself away for the sake of others.]
It's not hiring someone. It's ensuring I don't have to have you deal with me if I ever give in entirely to the Watcher. Or if something like this happens. I've had agreements like that before here. The people they were with are gone now.
All right. I promise I'll check with you next time before trying something like this. I just don't want you getting in trouble along with me if it comes to it. You can remember you're more vulnerable than I am, right?
One moment of heroism doesn't mean that he doesn't take advantage of you every other day. Not that I'm saying he takes advantage of you if you're saying he doesn't, but I just want you to keep that in mind should that ever change.
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