Giles folds his hands in his lap, staring at them with a bone deep weariness
"Because of what I am, mental strain can take a rather large toll. Sometimes, like now, I am alright. Slightly more fragile perhaps, but sound of mind. At others... I'm not entirely present. I forget things, important things. I detest being a burden, but I have no choice but to rely on Oswald to look after me in those moments."