[Well, he used the favor line to be polite, actually: He didn't want Van to take it as forcing help on him, or fussing or otherwise. As friendly as Frey was, he had years of lessons on stepping gently around people's pride- to even imply Van could not take care of himself in any manner could be a terrible insult with some people. It was easier to paint it as a mutual return of favor when it came to an older individual rather then otherwise.
Really, though, he just wanted to make sure the Van was truly ok.] I know it's not. I want to, though.
[voice - January 23rd]
Really, though, he just wanted to make sure the Van was truly ok.] I know it's not. I want to, though.