[Hendrik lies quietly next to Jasper at that, an eventual hum rising out of him. Without dragging the other man to him, Hendrik takes him in his arms and rubs his hip.]

Weathering the storm... I suppose that makes sense, given the weather has not been this bad in years.

[He doesn't want to sound like he is giving thought to Jasper's discomfort now that he's spelled it out.]

I will be with you, Jasper. I assure you, even should the storm worsen, I will be right beside you.