Neither would Benjamin. As affectionate as he can be with the ones close to him, he is still a very private person, and this man - this man is still an oddity, someone close to him and not at the same time. That may be beyond either of their control, but - what they choose to do with it isn't.

That unwavering gaze calms him slightly. It shouldn't, it should be unnerving and a little too close for comfort. But it's steady, strong, and he knows with more certainty than ever that he feels safe in this man's presence. That he can trust him.

"I am not a solider. I never have been. I'm a doctor, I heal people. I wouldn't know what to do in a war."

Except apparently he did, once. Or whatever his other self was did.