Kobra smiled at him and leaned against Lydia's side. He took a careful sip of his tea and then tipped his head so that it rested against hers.

"I absolutely do insist on it, Dan. You're one of us and we're going to take care of you just as well as you take care of us." He was glad that Lydia felt the same way. It meant he was right about her. Her bitchiness really was just posturing. She was a good person. He could tell.

He turned his head to kiss her temple. "Don't let yourself get too stressed, Lyds. We've got you."