[ he notices the lean — nier leans in himself to compensate, a hand moving to pat his shoulder and keep him in place. ]

Mm. You could say that. A powerful force tried to electrocute me with the intention of killing my friend and I, once.

[ it was the worst day of his life, more explicitly, and his eyes narrow the slightest bit as he speaks. ]

It's painful, but something that can be endured no less.

[ a beat. ]

Maybe we can make a suit of armor for you out of glass or paper. I could break all of the windows and put something together...