[He was half wondering now if Balfour had suddenly lost his mind or something, and he almost asked aloud, but bit his tongue at the last second. That wouldn't help. Despite the fact that he was still a little angry, he was now concerned too.]

It's alright, Balfour. Nothing's going to happen, okay? He's here and everything's alright. I won't let anything happen to either of you, alright? I promise.

[He meant it, too. Family was important, and obviously Balfour's brother was important to him, unhealthy bits and all. Which Reid was tempted to comment on, but he didn't. That wouldn't help right now either, he didn't think.]