Another time, Bruce might have made light of it while agreeing. Some snarky remark about not wanting to hurt anyone who didn't want to be hurt, or - just something. This wasn't the time or place so he didn't.

"I think it will take you a bit longer than a few days to completely recover, but I'll make sure they know to be careful."

He didn't think Clark would ever entirely recover. There was something fundamental about Clark's trust in himself and those around him that had been shattered. Yes, Clark had faced danger that could end his life before, but that wasn't the same. It wasn't even close to the same.