( being strong doesn't necessarily mean you're invincible, though Matt can actually relate to the mindset plenty. he'd been that way as a child and hell, he's still that way now. she might be disappointed to learn that he's inadvertently trying to get her to take a break, if only a short one. even if the task is mostly to get her to catch her breath, he actually genuinely needs the help. )

I asked for something, that should have been on the ferry in these supplies somewhere. I've been trying to find it, but it's too small, and if it's here I haven't been able to feel it out. ( the request could almost seem condescending, to find something when he's perfectly capable and standing right here. only if she hasn't caught onto the fact he's blind, though, and Matt goes the extra step to make sure that fact is clear. )

I just need your eyes. I think it must be here, but I can't find it without the help of someone who can see. ( implying that he can't. without his sunglasses on, it's easy to note that his eyes stare past whatever is in front of them. especially when he's intentionally pointed it out. )