[ Baelish reached out, his palm settling on Chilton's knee. A gesture of comfort -- perhaps archaic in that most men would not go on to touch a male companion in such a way in these modern times. But Chilton seemed as though he could use the reassurance. ]

It is difficult. While you may not blame him, one does have to wonder how much of himself he retained -- how much of what he was during that destruction is dormant inside of him. And I certainly understand your need to protect yourself. I do not know how close you allowed yourself to get to him prior to what happened with the pantheon, but I do know you are no stranger to betrayal.