Not value, just usefulness-- but of course I trust you! Completely. [ Softer, so much softer. ] And I'd always try to have your back.

[ Whatever it may cost him.

He shakes his head away from that thought. It would just upset her properly, and that is the last thing he wishes. ]

Hm... let me think how far back that would be. [ Waving away the 'annoying' comment she makes, because they both know that, while Hades may act annoyed, that is not anywhere near to what he feels. Just a way to cover his concern. ]