[Diarmuid smiles, accepting Ryoji's promise with a nod. In fact, he pulls the boy into a grateful hug.]

It will be nice to have you with me. Thank you for agreeing. If we are lucky, it will never come down to that, but I never like to count on being lucky.

[And even though Ryoji has agreed, Diarmuid might just avoid certain floors to keep the boy from having to make such a painful choice.]

When do you think you would like to start coming with me?