[ Jean's a good guy in general, Charlie's pretty sure. He takes the tea with a grateful nod, but that offer–

He gives himself the length of time of a long, comforting sip to think it over. When he lowers the cup, his voice at least does come out less cracked and broken, even though the symptoms haven't abated. ]

You really wanna listen to someone you barely know spill his guts? You're a nice guy all the time, Jean.

[ Yeah. Definitely the hero type.

Even if he did want to, though– it's not as if he can talk about anything with Neil only a room away. Charlie presses his hand to his throat as he clears it again, another swig of tea to wash down the petals that want to rise. ]

Neil might take you up on that. I'm fine.