Ah. That is... a more compelling way of putting it.

He can't even say it wouldn't be nice, just as this test had been surprisingly nice.

"I... I'll keep it in mind." That's assuming a lot of things, like him admitting he might need the help, and then plucking up the courage and energy to actually do something about it, but, you never know. Maybe the memory of being tricked into receiving the assistance once already will be convincing enough. "If things get rough."