Kain dispenses one more treat, at least for the moment. There will be more where those came from. But he's likewise focusing more and more on their conversation. It's Important, he knows this. He nods, eyes downcast before glancing back up at her.

"That was the worst part about it. That it was a lie, and one carried for so long that the thought of bringing it up became even more difficult than continuing to hide it." He knew she'd be furious as she'd gotten after he'd accidentally unveiled it. So he'd avoided, it had been easier. But wrong. So very wrong. "You're right, though, it went against everything I'm supposed to stand for, as a Warden. I cannot withhold such information again." He sighs, glancing down at the hand. "The pain isn't always so bad... sometimes I barely notice it. But it hurt terribly when it first happened... and it flares up the worst around a shard, evidently." The ache had built until he'd had to let it out. He'll never forget that sensation.

He looks at her intensely for a moment. He's often in pain, in some way, so that can't be the only thing worrisome to her... can it? "There's no other danger, though, is there? Nothing worse than the occasional pain and closing rifts? I've heard some others gained powers related to it... but that didn't sound awful."