"No, it's really not an option. We do what we can, though," he said, obligingly holding still while Phoenix made the adjustments to the sling's strap. "Shame it had to involve what it did, but hopefully it won't always be that way." It wasn't a flowery speech - Miles didn't think he was capable of the kind of big, flowery speeches that some other people were. Phoenix would understand that, though.

Then, that quick kiss happened, and he needed to bite his lip to keep from making a quiet, appreciative noise. He looked up and smiled. It hadn't been the kind of thing that would attract attention, but it had been just enough to dispel a lot of the quiet worry that had been building.

"I think I can manage," Miles grinned, making one last small adjustment before stepping into his slippers. He stepped up to where Phoenix was standing, and quietly said, "Be careful, all right? If I'm keeping track of the days correctly, people will be taken for experiments tonight. If that happens... well, if it happens, and if we're right about the way the voice works as a warning for people I'm close to, I'll find out. And I'll be there, with reinforcements." With that, he glanced around again, and noting that they still weren't being watched closely, thought damn proper etiquette and leaned in for a quick return kiss to his lips before stepping back again, turning towards the door.