( when, rather than if, she does realise what he's doing, it of course won't come as a surprise to her. and, when the times comes, she'll use it accordingly. for now, she spends some time crafting her reply. she wants him to think. not just shove it all aside. )
Are you grateful to them?
Until you can see why I am helping you, I want to continue doing so. You don't have to let it trouble you; I think, in time, you will just realise it. I do not wish to cause you any more distress.
If that is too vague, consider this. Are you certain that your body, if left alone, would be able to sustain itself? You are sure it never needs to be looked after, ever again?
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Are you grateful to them?
Until you can see why I am helping you, I want to continue doing so. You don't have to let it trouble you; I think, in time, you will just realise it. I do not wish to cause you any more distress.
If that is too vague, consider this. Are you certain that your body, if left alone, would be able to sustain itself? You are sure it never needs to be looked after, ever again?