[Don't worry, Annette, the bruises from tomorrow, at least, match the bruises from today! :') He definitely looks like someone clobbered him all over the face and then tried to strangle him with some effort - it might explain why his voice is a little weak.]

Oh? Is that a threat I hear? [A gentle tease.]

If I get lost just going down the stairs, perhaps I deserve any state I end up in afterwards.