I am as well as one can be, in such a state. [Which is to say: Not great, but a better than you might expect.] Thank you for your concern.

[He lets out a very small grunt at her second question, a faint smirk on his lips. If one didn't know any better, one might think it was a grim little chuckle.]

Why am I like this, you mean? Someone swung a blade through my neck - I would've thought that obvious.