[He jabs a finger at Olivine's chest as he comes in.]

Don't give me that look. I mean it. I don't need help.

[He frowns hard and makes his way further in, appraising the room with a quick glance.]

I'm just... trying to acknowledge people more than I usually would, and I haven't seen you in some time. Keeping to myself isn't doing me any favors in a place like this, which is an awful misfortune.