[His concern backs off a bit; just as with Ed this is a person who wants very much to keep her dignity, and he can respect that. So...now what? An idea springs into his head: suggesting a course of action in the guise of asking for help.]

My apologies if you are particularly busy, but I have a bit of a problem. You see, several of us are taking turns having...ehm..."mental privacy breaks" in various parts of the CES. It seems needed, and I am not too proud to admit I could use one myself.

The sun is just down and Stildye is busy. Would you mind accompanying me for a little while? I will make it up to you later.