His head is spinning from the attacks. There's a long moment where he focuses simply on his next breaths and ensuring what little might remain in his stomach doesn't end up heaved in front of him. No, he knew that admission wouldn't earn him any points though the good General's triumph and ready list of relatives seems to confirm this was an assumption on their part before he said anything.

"Not closely. I'm afraid I haven't had any conversations with them around the dinner table."