One of her better qualities was being a good listener, and what that meant was that she was a compassionate listener, who never judged or formed opinions about anything until she learned all there was to know about things. What Gideon was saying, she had a feeling she knew where it was headed, but she didn't want to believe it just yet.
His story was a tragic one, that broke her heart to think about. Gideon was such a kind man, at least, he'd always been to her. Knowing he'd gone through such hardships really saddened her. Saying she was sorry seemed like a moot point. It wouldn't change anything.
"How do you control pain?" She asked. If there was a way she could control all the pain she felt, she'd be all for it. She was tired, worn down from all the struggles she continuously had to battle.