Horizon Ridge come with me, and you'll see

Kennedy shot her a look, dead in the eyes. It was a clear challenge, and one he hoped she would back down from. Obviously, he could do nothing to defend himself in his current condition. "First you tell me not to let your food spoil. Then you tell me it is rude to refuse your gift instead of letting it spoil. I do not want your pity, so leave me be." His demand ended in a growl, lip curled back to accentuate his point. There was little he could do beyond what he was already doing, but he was not completely devoid of movement, and he had little sense of self-preservation at this point.

It would be up to her to decide if she stayed or if she left him alone, but he strongly hoped it would be the latter. Perhaps things would be different if it had been Pump to show up, but this was just some no-name he'd never seen before.