Bash is right. That is something Erik has stressed to him before, that he needs to preserve himself as his first priority if they ever become separated. Usually, that means in a fight or... if Max gets captured. Does this count as the latter?

"Yes. He would." That seems like enough to convince Max to reach for one of the madeleines. One taste, and he's in love. They'll be gone in a matter of minutes.

"I've been trying to keep up my routine like he taught me but... it's not like there's any chores to do here."