[Though his first impulse had been to refuse, same as with the idea of her feeding him, he relents after a moment's thought. Even if it was unnecessary, he knew that people often felt better just by being able to help.
Plus, anything on his back he did have a harder time keeping an eye on.
Eventually, he starts eating instead of just poking his food. Though he has to add after a few moments--]
You don't have to do any of this, you realize. I'm entirely capable of looking after myself.
[It would've been difficult initially, yes, and it wouldn't be easy now, but- he could manage it.]
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[Though his first impulse had been to refuse, same as with the idea of her feeding him, he relents after a moment's thought. Even if it was unnecessary, he knew that people often felt better just by being able to help.
Plus, anything on his back he did have a harder time keeping an eye on.
Eventually, he starts eating instead of just poking his food. Though he has to add after a few moments--]
You don't have to do any of this, you realize. I'm entirely capable of looking after myself.
[It would've been difficult initially, yes, and it wouldn't be easy now, but- he could manage it.]