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[Damn it, Sumia, why must you be so observant?

And so good at hugging too. It's making it pretty hard to keep this up.]

I'm really good at dealing with pain, y'know. All kinds, I mean! So you really shouldn't worry about little old me. I'll be just fine, I swear.

[Gently, he pats her head. He's not too used to affectionate gestures like these, though, so it comes off as slightly awkward. But that much is normal for Henry.]

It's nothing to do with trust or anything like that at all, promise! I just don't want you to spend energy on me right now.

I'll feel tons better when you feel better.