[Fortunately, Quark's stubborn determination not to be seen as weak helps him stay patient as he waits for a reply. At least the eventual response quells the fear that he's about to see House's name on the next obituary posting.]

Hurts to see.

[Otherwise he'd be using text, too.]

The thing I ran into made...I don't know, something happen to my eyes. It feels like there are flashlights being shone into them.

[Searing hot flashlights.]