[and although Reign is asking after him quite innocently, the question has him drawing up a little bit. He can't help it, it's a hard question and he would prefer the small talk - or the fawning over Lula - to discussing his present condition. It's a little too much connected to the recent past.]
I'm well enough. Bearing up.
[but that sounds too brusque in his effort to keep it to the bare facts. An apologetic shake of his head]
no subject
[and although Reign is asking after him quite innocently, the question has him drawing up a little bit. He can't help it, it's a hard question and he would prefer the small talk - or the fawning over Lula - to discussing his present condition. It's a little too much connected to the recent past.]
I'm well enough. Bearing up.
[but that sounds too brusque in his effort to keep it to the bare facts. An apologetic shake of his head]
It was... a difficult month.