[ Hellboy doesn't like most of what he's hearing and doesn't bother hiding the frown that darkens his expression. But he's quickly discovering how little he can do -- how little any of them can do -- when it comes to this sort of thing, as unfair as it feels. ]

Fine.

[ Though it's not, which his tone makes clear. But he likes Gilia, as little as they've interacted outside of the festival, and doesn't want to make things worse for her if he can help it. ]

But if he decides to make the first move against either of you, I'm not gonna promise anything. Guys like him don't last long around me.