Well, at least that's a good start. I wish I could tell Eli that, though. Maybe he'd be a little less pessimistic all the time.

[He shrugs, not even noticing the weight of the backpack. He likes Eli, even when he's volatile, but he can be a little wearing occasionally.

But apparently he isn't winning the argument about Billy's safety, as much as it's the one argument he'd like to win.]

You know you don't have to watch out for me that much. I heal.