"You say that like the man had a compulsion. But yes, actually"

Charles is totally already untying his shoe as he says that, words coming slightly pressed as his teeth keep cigarette in place while his hands are occupied. There's a wince at the various aches and twinges that any kind of movement in general bring about, before he offers the item over.

With a hint of amusement, of really. "What did I do to deserve this?" Whether he means that in a good way or a bad way is anyone's gue no he totally means it in a good way.