[For a moment, he tries to think of something hopeful to say. But he doubts John would want to hear something like "maybe she'll come back". He knows he didn't want to hear it when the people he was close to left.]

It's never easy when someone leaves, but if you want you're always welcomed to stay with myself and Flora.

[At John's question, he pauses. He wasn't over the Professor leaving, but as far as he injuries are concerned...]

I'm doing better. You should see the cast they gave me, got to pick out my own color for it and everything.