[ He appreciates the compliment. Most of his concern right now is with Lorna, hoping that she doesn't reach a tipping point before things settle down, so he could honestly use someone to talk to that isn't worried about setting off.

Thankfully, Emilia is generous with her time. ]

It's fine. I'd rather put it to better use. [ And technically he hasn't known how to spend what he has. At least here he'd be doing something. — Still, he doesn't push in case she needs a breather from all the attention she's getting. ]

I won't take offense if you'd rather I just drop it off somewhere, but I'm happy to tag along if you're not sick of company. [ He's very much taken, so he figures he's the safe option. ]