Markus listened as Lucian finally spoke, knowing full well that Lucian wasn't going to wait for him to answer him, but now hearing how his emotions slightly got the best of him, ones of anger, fear, and sadness were clear. He nodded as Lucian said that he was scared, he could understand that, and to be honest he was scared shitless about this whole thing. The fact that it never ended after Lucian left, it caused chills to run through his veins.
He understood that Lucian was now putting his full trust in Markus, understanding that he never had anyone else to rely on or trust, no one to turn to, no one to help him. He was just alone. By himself, seeing as the world was against him, and that no one cared. Markus nodded, feeling more of himself understanding and relating to Lucian. He too once felt alone and scared, and to be honest, it's how he too felt.
He remained silent all the while, but he let his emotions show on his face, letting Lucian know that he was truly listening, and taking in everything he said. He couldn't help but give a small chuckle when he commented on him being a pain in Lucian's ass, as well as being "self rightous" and a bit of a prick. He crossed his arms and leaned against the window of his apartment. "You have me now, Lucian. I'm not going anywhere, and I don't plan on letting these kids end up in the same place you did. You never deserved it, no one does.." he said with clear sadness in his voice.
Markus gently placed his hand on Lucian's shoulder as he spoke, "I understand how you feel in all of this, Lucian. I can never understand or relate in what happened to you...But I know what it's like to be scared, and alone, and feeling like no one was there for you. After my parents were murdered, I felt alone and scared, and that I had no one to turn to. We'll help these kids, and I'll do what I can to help you take these bastards down, even if we have to do it bare handed."