"Is he," flatly, without glancing back at either of them. "Nice of him to take the time out of his busy schedule, but we're not charity cases quite yet."
It's the same hard, distancing tone he used on Alex, all those weeks ago: the voice of a stranger, refusing all claims. He turns back, keeping a firm grip on Gaheris' hand. "My brother's been in the hospital, also no thanks to you, and keeping him standing here while you pretend to be interested is not in the after-care plan. If you'll excuse us."
[typist tip: DO NOT LET HIM GET AWAY WITH THIS SHIT. XD]