[ Bariyan doesn't have time to fully reflect upon how worrying Koltira's answer is-- not with that pause. He tries to shift in Koltira's hold, to pull himself up, to... questionable success. He just about manages to shift his shoulders and move his hand, closing it into a fist to rest against Koltira's chest. ]
You don't have to do this. [ quietly. ] Let me help you with this.
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You don't have to do this. [ quietly. ] Let me help you with this.