"Never said it was needed, only that it was mannerly." She's a former queen--and a Diamond. She'd never let herself appear weak (even if no one would think that of her). Sheer force of will wouldn't allow her to accept the help.

Couldn't blame her none. He'd been cantankerous and mule-headed himself when he'd been injured. "That one wasn't as bad as the one the other night. Think we'll have an aftershock?"