... the task is to originally belong to the young one and myself. Of course, given the nature of everything - I would not ask the young one to do it.

I do not mind bearing the burden, and will readily take it if it means that you do not push yourself to do something you do not wish to complete.

Just as you intend to do your best for the two of us, I owe it to you to perform to the best of my abilities as well.

[there's a certainty in that, a warmth in the voice that shares these words]

So I will ask you -

Are you certain you wish to take this responsibility when it does not need to be yours to bear?