I try and avoid bullshit where I can. And if anyone hurts you now, I'd help you pay them back if you wanted.

[He gets it. Not that many have ever bothered or dared to offer him platitudes. Kaz built up walls to act like nothing has ever hurt him, and it's worked well in keeping things like that at bay. He wouldn't want that bullshit, anyway.

As to the rest, he gives a small shrug. His voice is rough, even more so than the raspy quality he normally has.]

Someone should look out for them.

How is your adopted family doing?