"I'll never let a checkbook bother you again," Niko promises. He wraps his arms around Blythe to hold him close. For the first time in a very long time, he feels... hopeful? Like there's a future he's actually excited to see? It's an unfamiliar feeling, and maybe just a little bit terrifying (perhaps he'll have to start taking better care of himself now that there's something to look forward to other than dying on the job)—but in a good way!

"You know what? Armor and chainmail isn't a bad idea. Gotta protect you from... you know, everything out there. I'll add it to the To Do list."