Several lifetimes. [ What a strange way to put it. D’Artagnan sounds dubious. ] Well then, I’m glad for the familiarity.

[ Tobias seems sincere. It’s better than d’Artagnan could have hoped, and really there’s nothing else that can be said. Words are less important than deeds, and he will continue to watch, and keep Lucy safe. But as far as words can go, he doesn’t think Tobias can say more than he already has. ]

I don’t believe you meant to hurt her, and I don’t believe you would willingly do so again. Only I ask that you keep watch on your Dorian. He lacks your sincerity, and to speak plainly, your kindness. He treated her poorly before this happened, and now it is worse.

[ And d’Artagnan doesn’t trust him. As convincing as Tobias has been, Dorian was the very opposite. ]