“And I do not think you are weak just because you are not a natural-born protector. Some people are not made to be a shield. Some people are made to be…like a cozy hearth. Warmth, comforting, a place of safety. Claire protected herself, yes? She did not need someone to protect her. She herself is all the shield she needs. But she did need someone to hold her through her tears, and that you did beautifully, my dear.”
