Elijah shook his head as he sat at the bed and squeezed his hands. "I want to help. I never had to, but it was my choice and wish. Please don't let Ben get to you. He doesn't know you, and if anything bothers you.. you can feel free to tell me. I don't want to push you though. There is no need to rush or feel it necessary..." He stroked his knuckles with his thumbs.