...Honerva. [His voice was gentle as he stopped walking, Viridi nearly bumping into the back of his leg as a result.]

Your efforts are valued, and so too is the sentiment behind them. So I will not ask that you stop, for that is neither my right nor my desire. I only ask that you allow others to help you, whether in your work itself or in some small moment of respite to clear your head however briefly.

...Perhaps I'm overstepping somewhere, and if I am I will apologize. It's only that I-...care about you. I would not wish a compassionate pursuit to drive you to obsession.