He told me to stay out of the way during the attack at the swear-in, but I didn't want to promise him anything.

[What happened at the swear-in doesn't even sound like the worst of it, in the grand scheme of things, which is another cause for concern. If they don't strike some sort of balance before the next big crisis, then that could become a problem for the both of them.

As for that second bit...it's sound advice, but Manolo isn't sure what to think of the wording.]

It's true that there are plenty of things here neither of us would get to experience back home. Is it the same for you, Jaime?