[He lets out a mild sigh through his nose and replies a little less forcefully:]

Yes, it does.

[Ultimately, the concern wins out over the stern demeanor. It's rare that he displays such direct forcefulness! Dante should be flattered, or something. Altius pulls out a small notepad from his pocket along with a pencil, jotting down a few notes.]

I'll see if I can't find you some local analgesic, along with the bandages. [Huh, he seems to be writing more than just that. He glances up.] How quickly are you used to healing?