[He's out of it enough to not really pay attention to the incense or the really much of anything Roland is doing. His eyes close a little bit, though not totally.]

I know. ... I've been drinking water. I'm used to long periods of fighting, I know how it can tire you out... that stupid place makes it faster and I hate it. ... I just want people to take me seriously. I always have to do more because people see me as lesser because of my age. I can't... I can't afford to not.

[He leans into Roland's hand a bit, finally closing his eyes and taking a few deep breaths.]