[Her words should be comforting, but they just drive home again and again how much of a burden he will be on them. It will take longer than a few days, maybe even months, and he can't fight her off if she decides to carry him against his will.]

M-Mm.

[He looks down at their entwined hands, hair falling in front of his face to obscure his expression.]

It wouldn't be for long, and it would probably help me get better faster to stay behind in one place instead of going out in the snow. I promise I'll catch up to you soon.