It's not an offer I've made before, but it still stands. [ He shrugged. [ Those people probably weren't worth your time.

[ The faded grin made him worry a bit. ]

Do you want my opinion? I think you did it because you're a good person who cares. The result doesn't matter. Why would I not thank you for caring about me?

[ He knew what it was like to be ignored, too. ]