That wasn't an attempt at humor.

[Hello, Aranea. How's that wound healing up? Are you sore? He sure hopes so.]

It was a sincere question.

[(It probably wasn't.) He does have his hands full, however, colorful material draped over his arm in several layers. Look at the good deed he's doing, aren't you proud?]

Ah, but I forget. You're probably in no condition to make any particularly strenuous efforts.

[p e t t y af]