[ Unable to meet her eyes, he stares at a blank spot on the wall. Does she want him to admit that he needs her assistance? Well, there’s no chance of that. ]
I am capable of taking care of myself! [ Somehow, he manages to force all the words out, though they still slur together. It’s an effort, though, and in clear contrast to what he’d just said, he lets out a weak, tired noise and drops his head back on the pillow.
In the vague direction of the ceiling, he mumbles, ] may I have a glass of water?
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I am capable of taking care of myself! [ Somehow, he manages to force all the words out, though they still slur together. It’s an effort, though, and in clear contrast to what he’d just said, he lets out a weak, tired noise and drops his head back on the pillow.
In the vague direction of the ceiling, he mumbles, ] may I have a glass of water?