"He's irritating, but... he stays." Scar's voice was a notch quieter. That was the only real reason he let Raikov stick around. He was still here, for whatever reason. Scar didn't have to change for him. He hasn't ever been able to maintain a consistent companion of any sort who's there simply for the sake of being there.

He said nothing further, watching Miriam chase Guttle around his ankles rather than Lust or the road ahead.