[A pointed jab? Why, he would never. That was an innocent question. Sebastian obediently starts walking, not even minding the bossy tone because that jab question was on point and you know it. He wins, neener neener.]
Oh, I would not call it kindness. [That would be lying.] I simply prefer being prepared and having something to do.
[Something that's not playing nursemaid to an overgrown lizard. He's already spent hours fetching water for everyone (who isn't a weirdo like Merlin who delights in hitching rides with the dragons).]