[ oh, void take it. he's going to ask, and hopefully he won't ruin things in the process. ]

Miles. [ he stops there, looking troubled, fingers lacing together in his lap again. ] I-- You don't have to answer, of course, because I know it's personal, and please know that I'm not just asking out of idle curiousity, but-- [ oh, get it out, mahanon. ] Do you.. deal with much pain daily?