Lucius wasn't surprised really that she didn't accept the turn in conversation. "I'm fine sweetheart," he said softly. "It was just a short duel with your mother's cousin and he just unfortunately managed to surprise me. I"m fine now so there's no need to worry." Yes he was downplaying it but he was really feeling a lot better than he had been.
Looking up he saw Ella entering the room. "Why thank you Ella," he said with a soft smile. "It's good to see you too," he said truthfully.