This, this is exactly why he hadn't told her about his illness. He hates how she looks at him with such pity. She gives up all her usual biting banter, witty insults, all the things that made her so interesting, to sit and fuss over him. He doesn't deserve this. It makes him feel even sicker.

"I, um, considering this place, I'm not surprised you thought she was a ghost first. I never thought you'd show up here..."

He takes the tea and sips it, trying to ignore Eva's other question. If he doesn't answer, then maybe she'll go back to squabbling with him.