"What-?" Mark had looked into those eyes so many times that the presence of tears was easy to see. His brow furrowed at the sudden change of tone. "Baby- no- I'm not leaving you." He shook his head, a hand going to Vex's cheek as they kissed again. "Never, baby-" Mark meant the words, even if they couldn't entirely be heard by Vex. "I'll never leave you. I'm always with you- baby." His hand went to Vex's in an attempt to hold it, interlock their fingers, and not let go. "Always-"