Declan touches her cheek gently. "All I ask is that you think, period. I don't expect...I don't want or expect you to let me fight your battles for you. If I'd wanted that girl, I wouldn't be dating you. I'd just like a heads up as to whether or not you're coming home bruised and bloody and for what reasons so I can put aside the personal for the professional."

He sighs, just a bit. "Let me check you for fractures, then? I'd rather not have to get Magnus involved if she isn't already."