[ That's because it did hurt! He's got a better handle on his current limits than he did a few days ago, but it's still tripping him up now and then. Hence the ibuprofen. Doesn't do much if he gives himself a migraine, but for milder headaches it takes the edge off.

Not that he's going to mention any of that! Instead, he casually waves off Kieran's concern. ]

It's nothing to worry about. [ For you, anyway. He's got the worrying covered. ] As to your question, yes and no. It's a... unique ability I have. Allows me to reshape machines however I like. So it's part of how I work with them, but it's not the usual way.