Are you an idiot?

[He sounded amicable enough at least. The words had no bite behind them at all.]

There's no need to apologize for trying to stand on your feet. If you find a way to get by without my help, I'll... probably be annoyed, that past me, but that's his problem.

[He'll always find another way.]

I'm used to waiting, after all. Eventually, the Ring will pass to someone else, if you never give in to it.