"Truly? Full glad am I that you came out of it unscathed."

He watches Emet-Selch usher the bird back outside and shrugs. "I don't see why it couldn't have stayed inside for a little while..." He would rather enjoy the distraction. As it is, he simply sits back down to pick up his tea again.

"I trust you will provide ample distraction in its place?" It's as close to admitting that he still doesn't feel quite right as he's getting.