And this is you having a party? I'd hate to see what you're like when you're actually miserable.

[ the attempt at a joke falls horribly flat, and miles winces at himself. he starts to slide off the bed and get to his feet, burying a cough in the crook of his elbow. damned smoke. ]

Look, I can't...tell you what to do. I can't make you do anything. But this place could be a new start for you, if you let it. A clean slate.

[ he touches her shoulder briefly before he finally touches his feet to the ground without making a sound. ]