[But then it sounds like bragging! And Roy is not particularly inclined to brag at this moment, particularly since he'd already decided that engaging in this retreat is the most diplomatic course of action.]

He was fine last I saw him, and presuming that time does indeed proceed here at right angles to our own timelines, is therefore still fine. We all--

[Roy pauses, shuts his mouth, and then raises one finger as he starts again with clear and carefully-chosen words.]

Of my party, everyone came out from the battle with that army alive who entered it that way.