I'm offering.

[She offers him a faint smile in response, reassuring.]

Maybe it won't help, but it can't hurt.

[By very definition, she figures. It's better than doing nothing at all.]

We're going to need you strong and focused if we're going to find this friend of yours. Here—

[She raises her free hand to reach for his forehead, but pauses before touching.]

You don't have to take anything off, but is it okay if I touch your face?