"Don't give me such a look, I can at least read him notes from you, that would help, wouldn't it?" See, he can totally be helpful. Just don't write big, long, embarrassing love letters and it'd be fineeeee. "I'm sure you have plenty you want to run by him, so just find me if you need a middleman. It's the least I could do."

He offered a small smile. "It'll only be for a bit, with any luck at least. Zero won't waste his time with this nonsense forever I imagine."