I only speak from experience. [ He withdraws back from the hug when she does, definitely hearing the shakiness in her tone. ]

Indeed we do, would you care to join me? [ He gestures back towards the stove top, what he'd originally planned to do. ]

Pyra?

[ He's quiet for a moment as he considers his words here. ]

You're family and we've got two bedridden family members to take care of. [ He smiles a little, hoping that she got the hint that he's accepted her, that she's in a world of fussing herself if she ever gets hurt or sick. ]