Ky going on excitedly turns Potemkin's troubled look into a full glare - he's ignoring his worries already!?

But Potemkin would only be ineffectual if he tries to argue against investigating - he can't claim Ky is that injured, and sooner he can get back to the evidence the better. This sort of initiative to take charge would have been complimented by Potemkin if it had come from any other agent, especially if it came with such courage in the face of hostility, except he's in love with this one. Damn it.

Potemkin makes a dismissive shake of his head and looks to the floor, then speaks up from there. "...You're not going alone next time."