[He jolts and his shoulders hike. There is a wash of pain from her he didn't expect, like finding a leak where one doesn't expect and being blasted it by it. The best he can say for himself is that he doesn't sputter.

His hand lifts to reach out and draws back quick.]

I... [His head shakes.] I don't think that... I just... wanted to help... It's hard out there... Lot's... lot's don't make it... good, smart people... I can help... so I wanted to...

Nothing wrong... with you... not you... I'm sorry...