Oops, sore subject. Maybe you are a bit like the girl I knew.

[He hopes for her sake she isn't developing a crush on a guy like that. He's pretty sure that only leads to more pain.

He tries to think quickly, as his little game is starting to get them off track again.]

So, any of your comrades any good at cheering people up? Even by accident?

[He lied, he's still prying but this time it's just to get to a new topic. One a little less bitter for the two of them.]