[ Alex raises an eyebrow, pretty sure that she had just said that she simply wanted to do something for him out of a pure desire to. ]

I’m not saying I’m doing it because I’m obligated to. I just want to.

[ This seemed to pop up every now and then, Linden’s discomfort with seemingly good intentions towards him. At least, that’s what Alex thinks she’s noticed. ]

I’m not forcing myself to do things for you. Do…you not like that?