A tug on their linked fingers; an indication that he is there for her.

"Yeah, he's kind of a bastard like that, isn't he? You're better off without him."

Except that if Hermione ever is in danger, and Dorian cannot reach her, it is Gilgamesh who he will send to her side. Gilgamesh may be a monster, but Dorian has come to rely on that monster. For better or for worse.

"I'll make one myself. I've got a ring that lets me know if another friend of mine is in trouble; I can have something made for you."