[That gets an obvious flinch out of Jaeger before he forces himself to settle. His expression immediately falls into the usual pleased look and for a moment he almost responds with something flippant.

Then he catches himself, shakes his head, and tries again.]

...I understand. Really, I do. But that isn't something I ever want to happen and I hope it never does. You're very important to me, Albert; I wouldn't want to ever think that it wouldn't be worth it.