"Well, so it is, but that was before the rationing and the problems it came alongside, some things were more conspicuous. And, yes, I am fine, now."

'You are safe' might be a little bit beyond Damian's comprehension at this point, but he still. Accepts the statement of fact, if not necessarily the reassurance.

And accepts the importance, too. Which is more than he would be able to, with many others.