War has that sort of effect on the world. [He says it with a detectable air of weariness.]

I appreciate the warning, though.

[He's not exactly expecting Elliot to offer, and he blinks over at him with big lavender eyes chased by a slight blush. Damn it, stop that.]

That's-- no, you don't have to do that. I'm human here, just like you. [A pause.] At least, as far as I can tell. I'm slightly more sensitive to the Cwyld than other people, but I haven't noticed anything else.

[He glances back to the road.] It's kind of you to offer, though.