[The slightly dreamy, abstracted calm contemplation of Paul's expression dissolves into a much more age-appropriate stricken fall when Anna offers him assistance. He doesn't hide his face in his hands, but the urge to do so shines through.]
No!
[Slightly too loud and emphatic, so his next words end up overly quiet in unbalanced correction.]
No, thank you, that's - it's not necessary. [Paul raises his hands, shaking his head.] Please. It's fine. I know what I'm doing.
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No!
[Slightly too loud and emphatic, so his next words end up overly quiet in unbalanced correction.]
No, thank you, that's - it's not necessary. [Paul raises his hands, shaking his head.] Please. It's fine. I know what I'm doing.
[Does he?]