[There is always such amusement to be had at his expense...! But... he supposes he doesn't mind it coming from her. It still feels kind just like she always is. And... it helps him not think of what awaits her at home. Or what awaits him for that matter.

A nice moment of respite from the constant dread he just cannot escape. His weariness is not entirely related to the worry of the illness.]

Aside from a lack of energy and some sneezing I have escaped the disease for now. I have been working on mixing medicine for those worse off but keeping a steady supply of healthy herbs on hand is a challenge on its own. If only some miracle might allow me to find a cure within those woods....

[But he doubts it. He doubts it's possible for a lot of reasons....]