[Totally good as new! He finally stands up at that, looking much livelier and less murdered. All the blood seems to disappear too. Convenient, right?]

Ah, I am very grateful for this. It is true that I neglected to clarify things, and thus I am ashamed to admit that I have been quite desperate that it was a necessary delay.

Now then.

[He offers a hand to him, a peace offering.]

You have my endless thanks. Shall we go inside? So I may explain the details without prying ears.