[ Gaunt seems to stand up rather well to the overly powerful pat. He's used to hanging out with people like Corbec and Bragg. Also, his upper lip is far too stiff for him to wince about such things. ]
I am indeed! For, you see, I am getting a bit of fun in before Sanguinala starts, a religious observance from my time. I have to wear sackcloth and fast while scourging myself for 3 days straight. So I am trying to cram as much enjoyment into as short a time as possible.
[ He pauses, and says. ] What I'd like right now is to share a drink with you, though. How have you been?