[ He made her exasperated, but at least she's smiling. He can only imagine how difficult it must be for her to talk about this, especially when she's seemed so adamant to keep it quiet. "That explains the aversion to doctors" he thinks to himself. ]

Well, Monts. For starters - when a part of your body is swelling red, generally bad. If it's twisted in a way it shouldn't be, very bad.

[ He's being "funny" again. ]

And lastly, thanks for telling me. I'm not gonna pretend like I completely understand what it must be like, and I won't patronize you by saying "Pain sucks!" or "You're better off without it". I'm sure it must be...difficult, if not complicated for you. I only have my logic and imagination to help me understand. But you can count on me next time you need help. [ A beat. ] And maybe tell you how bad something is.