[The pet names and endearments are such a habit with him he hardly notices he uses them, and there's certainly nothing romantic about it. Its the same thing he would have said to a child with a skinned knee, or afraid of the dark during their first night in Hell.]
I'm sorry for your loss. I meant more how you came to be a fighter, how all this happened to you. I apologize for inadvertently bringing up something so painful. I'm afraid my curiosity can get me into trouble sometimes.