[ Midnight looks at Broca for a moment, a measured sort of gaze... But whatever he finds there seems to please him enough to laugh and take the lead. ]

Fine, fine. If you will not accept the tenderness of my embrace, I am perfectly happy to lend you my body as a shield. Now, please don't get too frightened. Although I may need some assistance for the the second floor, I'm here to protect you from the dangers of the first.

[ Ah, yes, this old nugget. Why? No? Hugs????? ]