The offer of help just stokes Helex's suspicion. He makes a show of taking a full step back just so nobody who might be watching can call foul on him.

"You must think I'm stupid on top of hating me," he practically spits. The bitter taste of dross rises in the back of his throat as if underscoring his disgust. "Like you're just out here for no good reason and you're just gonna patch me up because why not. D'you think I haven't seen this trap before?"