"Well..." Near draws it out a bit, not wanting to say the wrong thing. "I don't think he would expect that of you unless you were able to... be together properly. It be very hard otherwise, I think."

He takes a deep breath.

"...And you know how hard it would be for him to get away. You know... being where he is," he says quietly, hoping Ianto will catch his meaning.

[OOC: No problemo; my internet crapped out on me right after I got the notification of that comment anyway. Have a nice time, and we can pick up tomorrow. :)]