I suppose he was very confident.

[ She bites her lip and gives a brief nod. ]

You're probably more experienced than me. I was hoping... I wanted to know if you thought it was quick. I know it's a strange thing to ask. [ And probably sounds like she's either fishing for comfort or has a grotesque fascination, so she's quick to add: ] I want to know how to keep this from happening again. I might not be able to heal as much as I should, but...