[ And there were far worse things to call the boy, but he's had a new perspective on the situation after hearing from others. That at least kept him from wishing worse things to do to him. ]
Of course they will. [ Dammit, he liked that eye. ] One quick stop in tomorrow, and I'll be good as new.
...again.
[ Then he frowned, brushing at the hair over the lobe of her ear. ] Sorry for not taking visitors. I wasn't in a talking mood.