Topher let out a small sigh and sagged as she spoke before straightening up again as he felt the strain increase on his chest due to the slouch. He took another deep intake of breath before speaking softly. "Mel... It's too far.. and cold... I'm not up to walking that far right now." He hated to admit that but he didn't fancy being dragged out either. "Besides, I have patients to see."
He sighed as she said she was worried about him but then bristled at the last comment. "Yeah... anyone would... but someone like me, huh?" He didn't mean for his tone to be so harsh but the wording just got to him.