[The distracted answer has Samandriel faltering slightly, but he nods, glad to hear Castiel is fine, and...well, it's good to see him, too. Any semblance of a smile that had been on his face upon seeing his brother, however, slips away at that final comment.]

Ah... Yes, I-- I was. [He's still rather sore, in all honesty, but it's nothing near as bad, and at least he's been cleaned up?] That was the last time I saw you, as well. It...wasn't all that long ago, as I recall it...

[A hand rubs at his head absently, his brow furrowing in thought and confusion as he continues.]

...Though I'm not certain of how much time has passed...