It is a little odd, certainly. But I must admit, I hadn't taken into account that there would be an explanation behind it present in your world.

[It's a nicer way of saying "he wasn't exactly thinking much at all at that point" but that's more or less what it is.]

I am glad that we now know who was responsible for that, but...

[He studies Marcus for a moment, like he's debating saying anything at all.]

You'll be alright, I assume? I imagine this has shaken quite a few people.

[It isn't really his place to get involved, but he supposes it doesn't hurt to check.]