Porthos only keeps his hold on the both of them, as protective as he can be. He refuses to let go of them, refuses to let Athos down when he needs them the most. "You did good, lapin," he soothes. "We understand," he vows. "You did the right thing and it took all your courage."

He glances around them, hoping Aramis will condone a hospital visit instead of the usual at-home treatment, just this once.