Oh, damn it. That was exactly the opposite reaction she hoped to inspire. Foot in mouth seems to be Darcy's specialty, and she has no idea what to say to smooth this over this time. He doesn't want her sympathy, she's fairly certain. But still, she mutters, "People are such assholes." Because she'd like to punch in the face whoever did this to her friend. She might get an opportunity.

"Look, I'm just worried about her, and you're obviously worried about her, and I'm worried about you, too." She really would like to hug him right now, but expects he would be the least receptive to that. "And if it turns out I'm totally wrong, I promise not to meddle again." She drops her voice to a low murmur that she's certain he can still hear, adding, "For at least a week."