That soft answer makes the guilt in her eyes shift to worry. It's not like Maru usually isn't low energy to begin with, but this is very low energy even by his standards. It doesn't feel like a good idea to try and push the issue right now, especially when Maru is already making what's probably the best promise he can make in this case.

"Thank you.." She reaches out again to very gently ruffle his hair. It's easier to reach when he's sitting like this, thankfully. "You don't have to say sorry though. I'm the one who's sorry.. I know I should get stronger and not mind seeing these things as much."

But she doesn't know if she ever can. Her heart always aches so much for everyone, even total strangers. How is she supposed to not care about the pain of the people close to her, let alone someone so close to her like Maru - so close that she can practically sense him?

Her gaze wanders off, desperate for a distraction, before landing upon the food.

".. Ah, can you eat by yourself like this? I can help you if it's too hard."