He does his best to lever himself up into sitting, but his stomach protests the movement, growling for the severe ache and pain that causes. He gives a small sound of displeasure, but reaches out for Athos, giving him a sad little look. "You were both right there, but I still felt so isolated and alone, scared and trying to figure out how to build myself protection. I'd started getting whatever I could, so I could blackmail the both of you."