"I do, and he's fine." Chris gives a little laugh and says, "He's... ahem, I'm quoting here -- 'this town's most talented whore'."

Chris releases Max's wrist and gives it a pat. Their expression is just... so warm and open and pleased. "Oh, I hoped I'd be able to meet you, Max. Erik said that you were important to him, and I wanted to know you on that basis because he's important to me... and well... I'll make sure he keeps his promise about leaving you be, don't worry about that."