[ He doesn't even say anything when she doesn't even avoid using the technology and just is in control of it instead. ]

Sorry I didn't grow wings while I was gone.

[ It's an attempt to lighten the mood a little, at least. His hand moves to rub his ear before scratching his cheek. ]

As alright as I could be. It's... weird. Coming back like this. But really... [ A shrug. ] It isn't me I should be worrying about, is it?