[Marinette had pointed this person out to him as Ken. The blond stayed at Marinette's side until she seemed happily engaged in conversation. That meant he'd been watching Ken and Adrien had tilted his head before understanding seemed to dawn on him. He's crossing the room to Ken determined steps. This is something he's noticed in himself - this odd Hypervigilance.]
You're afraid.
[Adrien's words are a soft statement as he watches Ken with bright green eyes.]
It will be fine. You can protect them, you know. You don't need to be afraid. [He pauses for a span of a heartbeat, his gaze flickering back toward where Marinette is then snapping back to Ken.] And even if you can't protect them from absolutely everything, I don't think they would blame you.
Before Dinner
You're afraid.
[Adrien's words are a soft statement as he watches Ken with bright green eyes.]
It will be fine. You can protect them, you know. You don't need to be afraid. [He pauses for a span of a heartbeat, his gaze flickering back toward where Marinette is then snapping back to Ken.] And even if you can't protect them from absolutely everything, I don't think they would blame you.