Of course not. I intended for things to be that way. I'd be doing a very bad job, if I can't keep even that much up. You're only an exception because you were there from the beginning. ...How... uncharacteristically thoughtful of you, but he's doing nothing of the sort.

[A close-lipped sigh, and she slumps her shoulders a bit with a frown.]

You absolutely cannot be persuaded to act your petty selfishness out in a different way? It'll be a nuisance to me too, if you just end up fueling his blind determination instead.