He lets out another low cough, clears his throat, and uh nods. And when this gets him no response, he looks over and remembers who he's talking to. Right. Speaking.

"Yeah, hm--" he says, his voice immediately catching on something nasty. He clears his throat a third time, and while he still doesn't sound great, there is more of his old rasp as he speaks again, "Thank you for the help. You've got uh, good ears."