[ His life already is a dump. He's pretty sure he can handle some more if getting it off her chest helps her to relax, but he's not gonna push it. Right now, though, it seems like he doesn't even have to--it feels nice, not having to force her into his arms. ]

Hard to miss, then.

[ In more ways than one. ]

If he's even just a little bit intelligent, though, he'll know that starting trouble won't do him any good.