[...She just had to open her big mouth, didn't she. Griss will be treated to the sight of the active cringe that Alear makes when she hears that door slam, but she looks over to him and she's not as disgusted as she could be. Will she acknowledge that? No, but maybe it isn't so bad to see him.]

You know, most people knock first?

[...Okay, maybe that's being optimistic. But the sour look does dissipate at least a bit. Maybe she's happy to see him.]

...But yes, I'm still alive and well. I can't exactly spar with you in my state, though. [Still, Alear's expression quirks into a bit of a smile.] So, what does bring you here?