Konstantin stares at the other, surprised by the words. Surprised to hear somebody else say them. It goes against everything he represents, everything his culture, his role, is meant to embody. He's meant to be selfless.

But he wants to live, too. At least long enough to... do what he needs to do. To achieve what he needs to achieve. And like Chloe says... isn't that normal? Human? To want to live?

His jaw stiffens in thought, and he looks down at the snow at his feet for a moment. "Then if either of us do end up... getting worse, maybe we can help each other." It's good to have allies, people to rely on. Konstantin's eyes return to Chloe, and he nods. "Someone tries to come for you, I'll stop them."