Hartley may not think of himself that way, but Cisco finds his presence comforting and important. Especially here, now, when he might be more apt to let his panic swallow him whole. Where he tends to run on emotions, Hartley has a logic that grounds Cisco when his feelings threaten to run too wild. He isn't even sure Hartley knows that, but it's no less true for it.

Cisco looks up when he comes back, hot chocolate in hand and there's the briefest ghost of a smile on his face as he accepts the cup. "You would." He huffs a soft sound of amusement and takes a careful sip.