It's a commendable thing for Kamala to continue doing. Unfortunately, Maine is quite frankly terrible at asking for help, even when he desperately needs it. Might as well ask him to retreat without an order, or back down from a fight.

The massive man presses his lips together and breaks eye contact. Looks instead at the scarf as he runs a thumb over the teal stripe.

"Made this?" he asks. It's not the accent color he'd normally have chosen, but it's nice. He likes it.