Well that was at least better than nothing, and she reacted appropriately with a thumbs up in his direction. She was doing precisely that, and now she at least had him on the same page with her. Talking to an antisocial deathscythe mostly against his will until just now? Seemed like a good idea.

"I am, and thank you for bearing with me." she nodded to him, offering a smile at least. It was thanks to his patience at least that they were still talking and he hadn't left. So there was that much to be thankful for.

[ooc: No worries! Welcome back!]