Claudia.

[A hand is instantly on her shoulder, him noticing that anger, and only trying to soothe it, not flare it any more.]

Look at me. I do not always agree with them, or like how things must be done according to their way. But we need to remain together, united. You know this, as do I. This is just as difficult for me as it is for you.

[Dio help him for the crying fit that is about to come flying back at his face.]