( It's the other way around. Basil isn't the one who deserves Kel. After all he's done, the least he can do is this much. But, that doesn't matter right now. All that matters is that he's there to do what he can for Kel. He holds him close, a hand gently moving through his hair. Pulling away just enough to wipe some of those tears away. )

It'll be okay. ( Basil's words are soft. ) I won't let anything hurt you.

Please, don't apologize. ( A hand moves to Kel's back, rubbing it in what he hopes is a comforting motion. Any lingering thoughts of the past and home is forgotten in favor of right now. He has no idea that Kel might be thinking of anything that may have been left unsaid. All he can think about is the fact that he shouldn't have pushed sleep on him. He had no idea that things had been so awful. Kel was always all smiles. It's difficult to know how he may be really feeling at times.

Kel cups his face with his hands, and his eyes lift to meet with his. Basil reaches to gently tug at clothing, shaking his head. Another hand lifts to gently cup Kel's cheek in return, moving to press a small, gentle kiss to the other's hand. )

... There's no way that I'd let you go through this alone. I'll go with you -- wherever you want to go.

P-Please, Kel. Don't... Don't push me away. I'm... so sorry that I pushed sleep. I-I should have known that something was really wrong....