[Oh lord, not more fussing... though better her than many others, he has to admit.] Yes, it's fine - you do realize that a proper damned soul isn't likely to be offended by the word "hell", yes? [Back to some attempt at humour. And he does let her hear that he is taking a drink. Anything but fussing.]

But perhaps it should be. I am asking for... what may turn out to be a lot, already.