"I understand why it would be," Ossie hasn't given Giles an order since before their ordeal, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't worry about the power balance of their relationship the same way a hypochondriac fears to look under the covers in case they've broken out in the bubonic plague. He doesn't offer a hand out in comfort, because the last thing he wants is to get sick, but his look is sympathetic.

"What would you like me to do for you? A listening ear, absolution, chastising- I'd offer you a hug, but I don't think that would be a good idea presently, wot."