"I don't have one," he replied. "And I haven't been having nightmares. However, my mother has and so have a few coworkers and associates." He didn't ask to see her mark, instead slightly shifting the conversation.
"I don't need specifics, and I'd rather not make you think about it in depth, but could you confirm that your nightmares are...well, could be considered much like torture?" His tone gentled a little, as best he could. He wasn't exactly the best with empathy.