"Dirk, we cannot simply kill ourselves every time we are faced with an inconvenience. There is more than one solution to this problem." Is his simple, but firm reply. Emet doesn't move his hand from his own lap, accepting Dirk's non-verbal request to not arouse him further.

"Do not misunderstand me, I know well the internal conundrum that accompanies the reality, let alone the simple idea, of shirking ones burdens onto others. Even those of which are willing and happy to do so." After all, he's much the same in that regard.

"Nevertheless, we can find a way that you are not entirely without some measure of burden, if that will help ease your conscience. Say—I could bring some manner of equipment here, and temporarily we can work from home. Either way, I am no stranger to shouldering more than my share of work, 'tis no trouble at all."

If he wasn't so keen on emphasizing how little of a problem that is for him, he might sound more tired at the prospect. However, seeing as he is trying to convince Dirk of giving in and giving him some of his work load, he cannot afford handing Dirk any support to his counter arguments.