Tuo answers for them both, and Dain has nothing to add. Friendship is definitely what just happened here, for better or for worse.

He wants to offer Lorne his assistance, now or in the future, but the offer would ring hollow, and Lorne would know why. So he simply offers one last smile, one last heartfelt "Thank you" -- for the tea, for the choice Lorne made, for understanding and keeping their secrets -- and follows Tuo towards the door.

Just before they get there, just ouside of Lorne's earshot and line of sight, Dain touches Tuo lightly on the arm. "Are you all right?"