"Thank you for your concern. I look forward to your assistance in my project." Because clearly this was an offer, yes? Not at all just a case of Riddle being a concerned classmate or even a tentative friend. He has experience with blot and a knowledge of potionology that there is no reason not to put himself in Riddle's capable hands.

He'd considered asking Trey for assistance before, but decided against it in favor of more personal views.

"In exchange, how about I give you some of my tears?"