John doesn't address what time Harold has left in his life, and Harold hadn't expected him to, not really. Neither of them are the especially chatty sort, but they've worked together long enough that they've grown to learn each other's tells. Perhaps they don't know all of each other's secrets but they don't need to, they don't need to be aware of every aspect of each other's lives to call themselves close. John doesn't have to say he'd do anything to keep Harold safe for him to know it; and Harold doesn't have to say he'd rather John not to go to any such extremes.

They've kept each other safe all these years, in any case. Harold is doubtless that they'll be able to continue the trend.

He does, however, have to resist the urge to roll his eyes at John's question. "As much as I do appreciate evenings spent with you and Bear, I think it's also safe to say that you do need other friends," he counters. "Maybe even a hobby that doesn't involve quietly breaking into our neighbor's homes."