"It was less an offer and more an order." In spite of her gentle, kind nature, Nahida could be surprisingly firm. "Besides. I don't think you're really in any position to decline."

It might be unkind of her to say so, but it's the truth. The effort that it takes him to move such a small amount is pathetic. Even if he wanted to, he wouldn't be able to fight back.

"I don't like seeing you this way." Even though she still has strong, unsettled feelings about the things he's done--she's seen too deeply into his psyche not to be affected. "Let me help you," she says, more firmly.