[Of course he is. Because for all that he had said that safety was important before fucking off to deal with Carmilla, he had denied them that same safety when it mattered most of all. He was selfish in that moment, worse than ever before. So his mind is convinced that the reminder must come to pass at every waking moment, until this is all done.

There is a comfort though, and even Trevor articulates it. The Belmont never wants anything, and it's when he first says that word is when some of the tension finally, finally leaves the vampire.

Because it means he maybe didn't make the selfish choice.]

It's always stunned me how little you express needs and wants. I know why but...

[That's not the topic at hand.]

This. This is fine just...when you need things, tell me.

[If he can give, then he wants that. The only thing that will make this easier will be to help them through.]

Both of you.