Angel Dust

[In a way it wouldn't have happened without Val, but the same can be said for Angel breaking the rules and leaving the studio to earn that punishment in the first place. Angel tenses, briefly fearful, but Valentino calms himself and leaves the spider feeling guilty for that instinctive fear.

He can see the effort Val's putting in, lets himself believe his primary motivation really is protecting him.]

I know, Val. M'workin' on it...

[And he can't deny he's a little worried himself about what's going to happen. Having a way to fight back instead of hiding every year does feel empowering, but it's possible Heaven will decide to wipe them all out next time...]

They were killin' more of us every year, it was gonna come down to some kinda stand off eventually...

[Right? But his gaze softens, looking up at Val, and those gentle loving kisses.]

You know I can take care a myself when I need to... I want you save too Val, I know you take care of me, but I can look out for you too sometimes if ya let me-