"No!" She said emphatically before relaxing a little and saying, "I... Need to busy myself. Please let me." She looked at him and sighed, "The work gives me comfort. I am only making tea." And then she glanced over and saw the dishes that had been left behind.

That had her automatically moving to pick up the small mess. But then she stopped and did sit on the bench because he was rightfully worried, she did not feel very well.