[ Why, indeed. It certainly bugs him, looking at somebody who's run themselves so into the ground that they can't stand. But with everything going on right now, there being a slight element of madness happening again, he felt it was good to clear the air of this now. ]

Because it's rare that I don't see you so guarded. You have good reason to be, all things considered.

I'm asking, because we need to get you some place where you can rest up, at least for a little while. But I know that that'll be impossible if you don't trust at least one of us to keep you safe.

[ Another beat, before-- ] If you don't trust me, that's fine. But I won't stand for leaving you here by yourself.