Ash sighed as she watched him a moment, tilting her head to the side. It clearly was difficult for him to speak… and that made her decision easy. She went to a nearby desk and took out a pad and pencil before sitting next to him, smiling faintly. She then spoke softly, “You don’t have to speak if you don’t want to… I don’t want you to hurt your throat… I’m going to go make you some warm tea.. That should help…” As then turned to the kitchen, deep in thought a moment.