Well, you sound like a friend of mine, with words like that.

[ It's a bit of a joke to try and lighten the mood. ]

I've heard the same from others. Dedue, Mercedes, Annette, Ingrid... I am fortunate to have you and others like you around me - at least if the 'me' in your time is anything like I am.

[ He smiles and even if he's tired, he's also deeply sincere about this. ]

I... am learning to better handle myself so I do not burn myself to ash. Because you're right - I cannot help anyone if I work myself to the bone. Some habits are... hard to break, though.