Steven could at least understand anxiety overwhelming reassurances and logic. "If you needed me I would stop what I was doing to help you. But there's no harm in letting you keep a snack handy if that helps you feel better."

Steven thought about options. If this was grown up Llewellyn of course soft pretzels would be ideal, but those would not fit in tiny Llewellyn's pockets. "What about... trail mix? That's got nuts and dried fruit in it."