Will breaks into a light laugh. His smile softens into something more genuine as he looks at Malcolm. "Apparently it is. ...thank you."

He pulls his hand back to put both of his arms around Malcolm's waist. "I'm sorry you had a disappointing experience. I've taken care to not...do anything like that to you, but if I do? Please tell me. I'll do what I can to make up for it." He wants Malcolm to know he'll always be there, at least. That he won't be a pillar that crumbles away when Malcolm least expects it.