[ It is indeed said in the near-chocked voice of somebody needing to swallow his pride before replying.
But it's not accepting help that gives Philip trouble, it's knowing that he's manoeuvred himself into a situation where he needs it... again. He's starting to believe that there are clichéd damsels who are less likely to attract and more likely to evade distress than him.
...That and the fact that Philip was hoping that he'd managed to make himself look better than he feels. Perhaps that holds true still, but apparently he must seem worse for wear after all. ]
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I should... probably do that.
[ It is indeed said in the near-chocked voice of somebody needing to swallow his pride before replying.
But it's not accepting help that gives Philip trouble, it's knowing that he's manoeuvred himself into a situation where he needs it... again. He's starting to believe that there are clichéd damsels who are less likely to attract and more likely to evade distress than him.
...That and the fact that Philip was hoping that he'd managed to make himself look better than he feels. Perhaps that holds true still, but apparently he must seem worse for wear after all. ]
And I... really appreciate the offer.
[ He stands up. ]
Thank you.