I'm doing about as good as anyone who just got here can be. [ it's an honest answer while being evasive all at the same time. he doesn't enjoy having to deploy these sort of shady tactics, but the only other option that leaves him with is one he's not willing to accept. ] Shoulder hurts, but... I'll live.
[ that's a piece of true honesty, because the damn thing does hurt. thanks, kol. ]