[He can tell there has been a misstep. Not surprising, he does it often enough, but he had thought it would be simple for someone with familiarity in the practice to lie about their symptoms for the sake of persuading their audience. But what he suggested was clearly in the wrong. He does not need to see her soul to recognize that.]

I am sorry, as you're clearly uncomfortable with that suggestion. I am more accustom to such things. Reality and entertainment is blurred in this regard where I am from. Any ailments would be reasonable, in all likelihood as long as it is believable.