Do you believe that just because someone has dealt with unpleasant things, they should continue to suffer in silence?

( His question is soft, but insistently prodding. Still, he drops it only a moment later, lifting a hand to make a waving gesture, slow and reassuring. Don't worry about it. )

Well, I'm often guilty of the same view when it comes to myself, so I can't truly scold you for it. ( Though he still would, if she hadn't asked so nicely to not worry. ) Maybe in getting to know one another, we can make this situation the least of our unpleasant experiences.