[He looks up as she kneels in front of him. He has a little bit of a dazed look, like he was trying not to fall asleep under that big hat. He takes the water first, opens it, and then takes a long drink—draining half the bottle. Then he takes the fruit skewer.]
Thanks. [Really, his manners aren't terrible...] I suppose you're right. I should have brought a hat.
[He looks down at his lap.]
... I'm still learning. I spent six months in the hospital after my accident. I wasn't allowed to dress or feed myself for the longest time, like it was a prison. They watched me every minute of every day because they were afraid I couldn't live on my own. This is my first year experiencing summer outside of a hospital bed.
I'm not telling you this because I want your pity. It's... so you understand how much you're helping me by doing all of this. Even though it's dangerous...
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Thanks. [Really, his manners aren't terrible...] I suppose you're right. I should have brought a hat.
[He looks down at his lap.]
... I'm still learning. I spent six months in the hospital after my accident. I wasn't allowed to dress or feed myself for the longest time, like it was a prison. They watched me every minute of every day because they were afraid I couldn't live on my own. This is my first year experiencing summer outside of a hospital bed.
I'm not telling you this because I want your pity. It's... so you understand how much you're helping me by doing all of this. Even though it's dangerous...
... I won't forget it.