Better than what? You weren't injured? [Have some genuine worry. He'll feel bad if his buddy Whiskers got hurt and he didn't even notice.]

I lost my vision when the barrier broke. It's still coming back, and I feel off-balance. Also slightly sore, but I'll get over that, too.

Oh. I don't want to take food out of someone else's mouth. [Since he doesn't need to eat and all.] But if there are leftovers, I wouldn't mind a visit. Or a cold beer. [The smile is audible.]