Ah youth and their adaptable resilience. "You adapt well," the Ascian offers in an approving fashion. And there's a little tidbit at the end. It leaves Elidibus to wonder if he should ask now or not. The answer comes soon enough with his response.

"I will not let you be threatened while you recover. Rest now, child."

He can question about the identity of Vlad and what relation the boy had with him another time.