[He's not exactly surprised that she'd rather handle this on her own - Edelgard has always seemed like the sort to refuse to rely on anyone else (except Hubert, he supposes). But this—]
Please, Edelgard.
[He remains where he is, hand still outstretched. He wants to approach, but he's certain she'll back away if he does.]
It's my fault you've injured yourself, so please permit me to heal it.
[...]
An injury like that will only cause problems if it isn't tended to as soon as possible. Please.
[If it was just that she wanted to handle it herself, he can't imagine her reaction would be this severe. So perhaps she's hiding something...? No, it doesn't matter what her reasons are. He wants to help her. He just hopes she'll let him.]
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Please, Edelgard.
[He remains where he is, hand still outstretched. He wants to approach, but he's certain she'll back away if he does.]
It's my fault you've injured yourself, so please permit me to heal it.
[...]
An injury like that will only cause problems if it isn't tended to as soon as possible. Please.
[If it was just that she wanted to handle it herself, he can't imagine her reaction would be this severe. So perhaps she's hiding something...? No, it doesn't matter what her reasons are. He wants to help her. He just hopes she'll let him.]