Quite.

[So, so far from being "okay." But he won't admit that.]

I merely... [a pause, and he makes a sound, almost like the clearing of his throat, but not quite] ha--h'm.

I was merely concerned for the well-being of my missing lieutenant. Knowing... that he is safely back where he came from and where he well belongs... I can be at ease.

["Ease" is probably what he's farthest away from.]