the pride bothers him, but he can't clearly identify why - except maybe that it tangles up with his desire to be self-sufficient and draws his attention to the fact that he isn't.

The pride also makes him happy, though, at least.

"Start with care, move to sex after a check in." And if he's awake. He wants to ask Anders if Anders is okay, but he can tell that Anders is and that... is nice. "Please."