[Although that's a purely automatic answer, as Tenma has spent years and years perfecting his "no, it's fine, I can handle it" response. Or he thinks he has, since it seems people continuously call him out on how he tries to shoulder everything on his own; not the point. The point is: he's fine.
He sits all the way up, brushing grass off his shoulder and looking back at the nearest grave. Does he need to keep doing this? Worse, is it selfish to want to take a break? Hmm.
Well, he's got a smile on when he looks up at the young man again, either way.]
...Admittedly, I'm a little tired. It's been a long day, and I've only just arrived.
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[Although that's a purely automatic answer, as Tenma has spent years and years perfecting his "no, it's fine, I can handle it" response. Or he thinks he has, since it seems people continuously call him out on how he tries to shoulder everything on his own; not the point. The point is: he's fine.
He sits all the way up, brushing grass off his shoulder and looking back at the nearest grave. Does he need to keep doing this? Worse, is it selfish to want to take a break? Hmm.
Well, he's got a smile on when he looks up at the young man again, either way.]
...Admittedly, I'm a little tired. It's been a long day, and I've only just arrived.