"No, I mean--" he's like. The embodiment and manifestation of Marc's pain, almost. Does that even make sense? It does to Steven but it might not be the right night to be having this conversation.

So Steven just steps in a little closer and slips his arms around Marc's back. He's not manly enough to care that they're hugging in public nor did he consider Marc's reputation and how tarnished it would be now.

"I wouldn't. Hurt you. If I could help it." It probably doesn't need saying but it would hurt to say it every once in a while.