[if he'd said something relating to bodily needs, Blue would have to apologize and say no; food isn't going great, he's already got water nearby, and the blankets were piled on him enough as it is.

but he understands the need to be of use - it's grating at him, too! at least he can offer something to this man.]

Being near...is help enough. It may not seem so, but... [he exhales, closing his eyes.] As a Mu...being connected by thoughts and feelings...it's natural.

It really does help.