[ He gives a small laugh, cut shortly by a couple of coughs he gave into his hand. He shakes his head a little. ]

Well, don't say it like that, either, Maya. It's embarrassing. [ He pulls his hand away once he settles and gives her a sunny smile. ] I'm alright, really. It's just a little cold, but nothing I won't be able to handle.

[ ...He has to. He can't just be a burden on everyone here, after all. ]