[This time, the reply comes with a moment of hesitation to match. There's a lot that could be said here, but just how much does he want to say?]
He is. And he does, clearly. Look at how many people jumped to his rescue, how many were concerned about his safety. He's in a good place physically, even if it'll take some catching up to be there mentally.
[Another few seconds go by, and then he sends:]
Typically, I hand out favors unannounced. I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of having one get turned down before. You're surprising me in a variety of ways, Atem.
<Composing>
He is. And he does, clearly. Look at how many people jumped to his rescue, how many were concerned about his safety. He's in a good place physically, even if it'll take some catching up to be there mentally.
[Another few seconds go by, and then he sends:]
Typically, I hand out favors unannounced. I don't think I've ever had the pleasure of having one get turned down before. You're surprising me in a variety of ways, Atem.