Not sure if “slumming it” is the phrase I’d use, if I were your position.

[ He says it light, at least, as he carefully sits back against the curved wall of the tree trunk. It’s awkward, maneuvering himself slightly to one side to keep from putting pressure on the freshly dressed wound, but he keeps himself facing forward to address Charlie directly. ]

You’ve been alright, though? No surprises? [ This, too, comes out blandly, though he studies Charlie carefully. What he’s really asking is, Any unpleasant run-ins, lately? ]

Aside from today, obviously.