[ As she watches that weak smile of his, she only grows more troubled. However, it's a concern that's worth bearing because she'd rather know than not. What he speaks about-- nightmares, anxiety, and anger-- reveals the turmoil that's stirred up within. This isn't a light issue, she thinks, and it shouldn't be brushed aside for the sake of appearing as a superhero. Of course she's glad she asked.

Too many, she thinks, too many let their wounds continue to ache, believing they can bear them. She wants to help him. ] So... You can see it, can't you? [ she says slowly, gathering her thoughts, her tone sympathetic. ] It's-- really effecting you. And not in a good way.

[ This does get her to pause. Perhaps, whatever Tony is working through hadn't been as bad as it is now. What changed is his latest interactions, words said to him, unkind and selfish and toxic, and somehow, it makes him guilty still-- just because of the way he is of wanting to help. That's not to say Tony's actions aren't completely right, but...

Moreover, he's concerned about how it effects how he is with Gladio, their friendship. If left unchecked, it seems he's worried it might damage it. That desire to be better for a loved one-- she understands it, truly. She knows that want of not wishing to regress, but move forward. ]

If... you were speaking to someone in your position. What would you say?

[ It's unhealthy to continue like this, she thinks. But she wants to know what he has to say first. ]