"We all know what to watch for now." He replied, just ruffling his hand through Booker's hair, and while keeping an eye on him without hovering would be a balance they'd have to find both individually and as a group, Joe had faith that they could do so.

His tone had gone to mostly-gentle teasing once more as he asked: "So are you done self-flagellating out here? Can we go inside and see if we can't do something about that rat's nest on your head?"