[ Ronan is touched by that concern and highly pleased that Murphy felt moved to ask. ]

This is what I live for.

[ His expression takes on a wry quality. ]

Literally. I'll stop existing if I don't dream. And it's easier for me to dream with someone else than it is to do it alone. So yeah, I guess I feel used, but it's a good feeling.

Besides, it's not like you're forcing me. I chose you.