The most intense, huh? He looks up from the bloodied shirt he's unbuttoning and has to agree, smiling a little more at the compliment she suddenly decides to pay him. Likely because she's grateful that he isn't a totally unreasonable asshole at all times. He's focused, sure, but sometimes he thinks they forget how much he cares about them.

Maybe just a hair more than he cares about the end of the world. You kind of need one to have the other, so that simplifies his priorities.

"As long as I've waited, you should." Despite all outwards signs, he's not immune to doubt, and none of this has been easy for him. Given their timeframe, every setback could be potentially devastating. So hearing that from her actually makes it sound a little more possible. It's also kind of nice to be recognized without the implications that he's some psychopath killer. This is what it was all for.

"The full force of the Umbrella Academy, right? I think we're overdue for a comeback."