[The concern is surprising, which is why Nate isn't taking it seriously. This is someone with whom he has shot the shit dozens of times and never pointedly made an effort toward sincere conversations until very recently. Nate is accustomed to a more laissez-faire approach with his friends and to this day does not often open up the way that he should, even given the considerable strides he's made to self-improvement.
He glances down at the fingers resting - not pulling, but still insistent - around his arm, exhaling what cannot be anything but a sigh, and rolls his head in Lup's direction. His hands still, but only just.]
I can handle this.
[Making the statement sound reassuring is a whole other thing, but his expression is earnest.]
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He glances down at the fingers resting - not pulling, but still insistent - around his arm, exhaling what cannot be anything but a sigh, and rolls his head in Lup's direction. His hands still, but only just.]
I can handle this.
[Making the statement sound reassuring is a whole other thing, but his expression is earnest.]
I do it all the time at home.