It doesn't make you lazy, not at all. I didn't mean that you should be doing something. And... I know it isn't really my place to say so but it seems more like you're aware rather than scared.

( Her heart goes out to him, and so she gently takes one of his hands in both of her own for a moment. )

I admire that you can show that kind of empathy but... there's work for the world to do too, you know?

( Letting his hand go, she gives him a soft smile. )