( She sets the scones down, frowning up at him as he stands. The audacity to lie to her like this! And to do so days ago and still look awful. )

That hardly makes your condition any less concerning, my friend. ( Her voice is calm, her leylines as steady as her heartbeat. She has scolded so many people like this before. ) You should be resting, but I am sure you are well aware of that.