Hearing that at least someone else is recovering does lift Lalo's spirits a little. He smiles at Randvi genuinely, and looks buoyed by the sight of her walking stick when she shows it to him. "That's very clever," he says warmly.

He waves it off when she thanks him, although it's pretty obvious he's enjoying it anyway. "Please. Think nothing of it! You weren't so bad yourself." He coughs again. "Eeesh. On second thought" -- here, he hits her with his best puppy eyes -- "if you wouldn't mind making me some tea, my dear..."