[Shinju felt his fists clench; he could tell when he was being told off. If it were a year ago, he probably would have let Soushi be, but not today. He could be stubborn when he wanted to be, and this was one of those times.]

Like hell you know your limits. If there hadn't been someone out there to help you, you'd still be lying on the pavement in front of that network screen. I'm going to be concerned and remind you if I feel like it, so you'd better get used to it.

[He wasn't about to allow his help or worry to be refused so easily; not when he could actually do something for once. It was part selfishness, part concern, and part wanting to be useful.]