He does, leaning back against the pillow and squirming a little to get comfortable, giving nothing more than a skeptical hum in response.

As patient and generous as it is, Crow's latest message makes him hesitate. He doesn't glance at Goro or reach for him, or in any way ask for even more support than Goro's already had to give him. But he's searching for courage, and it's taking him a minute to find it.