[ He's immensely relieved that Ton doesn't ask any follow-up questions, not so much because he's ashamed but rather that he's answered them so many times around here already. It's nice to not need to. ]
If you think it'll be alright, then sure. I can take something milder. [ He was prepared to go without but it does hurt and four weeks of not being able to use his hand? That'll be rough enough. ] Thank you.