[He catches her other shoulder as well, anchoring her there. It's purposeful, as genuine (and pointed) as her voice.] Then for Christ's sake, listen to what I'm telling you, yeah? I'm here, alright? And you and I are doing this and then someone else can take the bloody mantle when we've finished with it.

[Because they're sure as hell not especially suited for it - not in the long run; he's always been better with short cons.]