"It is certainly a difficult thing to assess in a place like this, but if you don't mind my saying so, I don't think it's quite the truth that you're not hurt. Physical isn't the only pain one can feel"

Giles isn't going to pry further if Bash dismisses it again, but he knows well enough how hard it is to adjust, especially without someone to talk to. So he'd like to help, if he can.

"There's no need to trouble yourself on my account, I was only passing through. You're luckier than most, I have other accommodations, so you'll have the room to yourself the majority of the time"