Here to Stay

"Lieutenant..?" The android mumbled nearly inaudibly. His frail body trembled in the man's arms.

"Yes, Connor?" The man replied soothingly, rubbing the androids back with his free hand.

"I'm scared..." Hank frowned, hearing the small voice crack in the brunette's once-confident voice. How had he gone from laughing and giggling to crying and shaking? Why wouldn't Connor tell him what was wrong?

"Don't worry Connor, you're safe here. I won't let anyone hurt you as long as I'm here, ok?" Hank whispered sweetly. It was odd. A cold-hearted man letting someone see him so vulnerable- an android, nonetheless!

"Thank you..." Connor smiled gingerly at the lieutenant, curling his body up in the man's lap.

Connor would be ok... Wouldn't he?