Working in investigations meant that he's seen a lot of really morbid things. Particularly recently... even fathers could turn against their beloved daughters.

Which was why he just needed to make sure that everything was okay with Tot. Maes has grown rather attached to her, and were anything to happen...

... Well, nothing was going to happen. And that was that.

He gives a satisfied smile at Tot's answer. That was good. But just to make sure... "If you need anything, you know how to contact me."