No, you said I am always unreasonable. That's what being selfish is. [ the words had stung but his tone isn't heated or snappy. it's factual. that is what she'd said and that is what he is even if it was the last thing he means to be.

is there really anymore to say on the matter? he has poured a lot of himself into this conversation to tell her what he thinks of her, how he feels about her, the depth of the emotions that he hadn't even realized he'd had until her. ]

I am not going to call you that. [ she hadn't done anything dumb and reckless, really. this wasn't sacrificing herself to a pack of soldiers. it was staying out in the cold too long and so he shakes his head when she steps closer and tries to make him put the jacket on. ]

I'm fine. I do not need the jacket. [ russian winters had prepared him for this. he'd spent time outside in thinner material before. ] I'm fine. I understand what you're saying.

[ he thought he did, at least. ]