[He nods slightly in confirmation at her statement, watching her, unsure if the effort she seems to be putting forth was normal or something that might be of concern. He's distracted, however, by her comment about extending the fire.]

What you are doing is sufficient. I will want to test breaking it at a later point, when I have recovered further, but it seems effective as is.

[He's relieved when the fire drops out, and her comment earns what's close to an amused look. Not quite, but close.]

He would not appreciate that.