[He does drape his aether around Vergil, a warm, invisible blanket. Yet the feeling of his magic is there. Solid but not restrictive.]

I know. And I would protect you. Your heart most of all, but all of you if I can. Just as I would let you protect me. It does go both ways.

But more than not I think I am not in need of much protection, and you are. Not physically but--well. You deserve to feel the comfort and love of it.