[chizuru is too kind, he deserves to suffer for his unfortunate cooking choices. when she offers her hand he reaches to take it, using it and his crutch to get to his feet with a little sigh.

his chest aches but it no longer feels like he's going to curl in on himself any moment, just the vague exhaustion of a particularly annoying coughing fit.]

Thank you, I think it will be fine. The worst has passed. [he releases he hand to lean on his crutch, offers a nod.] The lab is closest, near the Willful Machine markets.

[which he'll start towards, a touch slower than usual despite the inclination to push. after a brief pause he says,] This group you joined were lucky to find you, I think. I find generosity is a rare trait.