Crossing to the bed, sinking down beside Dan, all of that's easy. But Marcus has only ever known Dan sober and while he knows there's darkness in Dan's past, many reasons he quit drinking, knowing that isn't the same as having seen it or even understanding it. For a man who promised to abstain for most of his life -- and almost always kept that promise -- Grantaire's presence means something entirely different.

He's worried about Grantaire. He's worried about Neil. And now he's worried about Dan.

"I think Neil's calmed him down a little," he says as he reaches over to touch Dan, sliding a warm palm over his shoulder. "You're alright, love."