I guess I wouldn't exactly call it happy, either. Still, I'll take it if, after what's happened so far, it allows me a small piece of mind.

[Ion doesn't want to admit how discontent he is in the Tower, of course, but he can't very well lie.]

I...I'm sorry if I sounded like I was trying to tell you how you should feel. I'm not expecting you to enjoy the idea of being put there. It's not a nice place to be.

[He looks down.]

I just thought that maybe I could help somehow--even if all I have to offer is a small comfort.