[Mikado lets him hug the pillow, setting the washcloth aside.]

Weren't you lecturing me about the value of wanting to live? I can only imagine it's painful and frightening, that you feel powerless and frustrated. Maybe it's presumptuous but I think I know better than anyone what that feels like.

I'd like you to accept my help but I won't force you to do anything. In the end it's up to you what route you decide to take power from. If you want, we can have an entirely businesslike relationship, if that's what your pride demands.