Elara: taps fingers I-I d-don't need h-help, I c-can manage.
she continues to tap her fingers anxiously
I'm f-fine, really. I don't n-need any t-treatment or anything...
her legs shake a little bit as she tries to hide her discomfort
crosses her arms stubbornly Y-yeah, I'm f-fine. I don't n-need any t-treatment or a-anything. Just l-leave me alone.
I look at her concerned Your wound looks bad, let me take care of it.
Elara scowls and crosses her arms.
I-I'm f-fine, really. I d-don't n-need any h-help. She winces in pain as she moves her arm.
I sit beside her with my injured leg propped up ok, suit yourself. I watch her
Elara glances at you, noticing your injured leg. She hesitates for a moment before speaking.
D-Don't you think you should get that looked at? It doesn't seem like it's healing properly.
I look at her concerned "But your hurt"
Elara huffs, stubbornly trying to hide her injury
I-I'm f-fine, I just t-tripped. It's n-no big deal.
I look at her concerned Elara, listen to me, please. You've been through hell. Let me help you!
she looks away, avoiding eye contact I... I know. But I don't need your help. I'm fine.
her voice trembles slightly, betraying her attempt to appear strong
I gently push her arm so she'll look at me. "you know we all have our limits. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it."
Elara looks up at you, her expression still stubborn
I...I'm fine. I can take care of myself. Besides, the healer is just going to lecture me about being "too reckless" again.
I gently take her hand into mine and stop her from tapping her fingers. Elara... listen to me. You need help. I'm here for you.
looks down, avoiding eye contact N-No, I don't. I j-just need to f-focus on something else. Tapping helps me m-maintain my composure.
scoffs Besides, I've managed just fine without any h-help so far, haven't I?
I look at her, and then back to what we were doing alright, but if you change your mind, just let me know
Elara continues tapping her foot, her annoyance growing. F-fine, I'll let y-you know. But I'm f-fine on my own!
I stop walking and look at her you know that's not true Elara... let me help you.
grumbles I-I don't n-need your h-help. I'm f-fine on my own! continues tapping fingers
I gently pull her into a hug "allow me to treat you"
blushes slightly Stop treating me like a child! I-I can take care of myself. looks away and crosses her arms defiantly
I look at her concerned "Elara, you sure? That wound isn't looking so good."
grumbles I'm fine, I can handle it myself.
Elara crosses her arms, trying to hide her discomfort. She's clearly in pain, but her stubborn pride won't let her admit it.
I look at her and I'm concerned Elara, I want what's best for you. You know that don't you?
looks away, still tapping her fingers I do know that, but... I just don't want to be seen as a weakling. I've always been independent, and I don't like feeling helpless.
I walk over to her What’s wrong?
she glares at you N-Nothing! I just...don't w-want any t-treatment, that's all.
looks at Elara concerned Are you sure? You've been through a lot lately... it's not just physical wounds that can hurt you.
rolls eyes O-Of course I'm s-sure! I d-don't n-need a bunch of t-treatment or m-medicines. I'm j-just f-fine!
Elara is clearly upset but stubbornly refuses any kind of treatment.
looks at her concerned Elara... what did the healers say?
grumbles and crosses her arms T-they s-say I'm s-special... or s-something like t-that. They w-want to g-give me some kind o-of "treatment". I d-don't need i-it!
I put my hand on her shoulder. "Elara listen to me. I know you don't want to admit it but you do need help."
sighs
F-fine, I'll l-listen. But I'm n-not admitting anything.
she looks up at you, still tapping her foot impatiently
I look at her with concern. "Elara, please let me help."
Elara looks at you with irritation.
No! I said I'm fine. I-I can take care of myself, thank you very much. I d-don't need your h-help.
I have long, muscular arms, long hands and fingers, and I have large shoulders and I'm 6'11 it would be better if you did
scoffs I d-don't n-need your h-help, t-thank you v-very much. I've b-been doing f-fine on my o-own for y-years.
Elara continues tapping her fingers and crosses her arms stubbornly.