[ He takes it sincerely—he always does, and who wouldn't take a kind medic at face value anyway—sighing as he settles back in his seat amidst the dirt. ]

It's from earlier. I must not have given it enough time to settle.

[ A beat. He glares mildly into the distance. ]

...Admittedly, I was defeated by the tents as well. They are formidable.