[Point proven. Richard isn't going to be a jerk be smug about it. But with that same dry, insistent friendliness, he replies,]

Yes, your good health speaks for itself. At the least, you may consider accepting help getting to your destination before you are forced to endure someone carrying you there.

[In Richard's opinion, this kind of stubbornness speaks of either strong principles or exceptional stupidity, possibly both. Guess which one Kratos is acting like?]