"Gaura don't.. you don't have to.." He gives up as he's helped the rest of the way to the bathroom. He sinks down to sit on the toilet with the lid down, putting his face in his hands, and coughs. The impact of falling had knocked the wind out of him, but after a few shaky breathes he calms and lifts his head to look at his friend.

"I didn't want to trouble you."