[Hephaistion nods] Yes. Protection is my aim here as well. There are enough people running to the front lines. Someone has to hold back just in case the worst were to happen.

[he shifts the shield on his arm, eyes glancing around on alert.]

A two-man patrol is more effective than one. I haven't seen anything to be alarmed at yet, but it's better to be prepared.

[No better person to patrol with that Hephaistion could think of]