[Unfortunately, Ed is a person who very rarely makes up his mind, but once it's made up... it's made up. He's bad at backing down, especially when he feels what he's doing is important--and keeping a friend from running herself ragged is definitely on the list.]

[He sees her frown--it upsets him a little, as he wants to be get along with everyone. Still... this is more important. She'll thank him later.]

[Or she'll hate him for it. Either way is fine. Yeah... it's fine.]

[It's fine.]

...Frowning at me won't change my mind, Lux. Your body needs rest. You could possibly keep going on sheer grit for a while, but you need rest.