[ A mote of surprise—small, but there. This question is about his own well-being... unexpected, after being lulled into an exchange he thought was purely analytical. ]

It really does look like it should hurt, doesn't it? Interestingly, it hasn't been bothering me at all. If anything, this arm's even stronger than my other one.

[ These are the correct circumstances to assert appreciation. ]

But it's very upstanding of you to worry, Lortel.