[Enough details to give him an idea, but not too many to shape a picture other than 'bad' he could respect that.

He nods, sorts through a few of his questions and shelves a few before settling on the most important one to start with.]

I'm sorry to hear it. I wish you'd not been hurt and, I imagine, him as well if it was a state inflicted on him.

[He levels an impassive look to his friend.]

What do you need?