*perceives that you're startled by his information but can't begin to make sense of it himself* Does that mean something to you? *calling after his retreating staffers* We're going to the hotel! *grimaces at the volume of his own voice but puts all his effort into standing up straight*
*rather forcefully, perhaps (Eru knows what sorts of bad they'd dig up at a hospital), but surely you will understand it is not directed at you, for a change* No hospitals. We're going back to the hotel. *rests his hand on your shoulder very lightly* A hot shower and a couple of aspirin and I'll be fine. (And you always by my side.) Really, Melian. I'm fine. No lasting harm done.