[Maybe she can handle it. But Lee still doesn't feel right about a friend of his being glad for being hurt like this!!

But he listens to her and he nods.]

Ah...! I see. That does sound like a valid concern. Now that you have detailed it, I find myself feeling this concern as well! Have you seen any signs... that others within CERES may think this of us?!

[His eyes do dart towards the heart monitor as it rises, then back at Peko, as if wondering the cause. You alright Peko???]