I simply dread the perverted malice behind these words, Admiral.

[He lets out a steadying breath]

The context of this predicament seems to truly be asking "how quickly would you prefer to die? If at a beast's mercy, have you the wherewithal to pull your legs from its maw?" I cannot agree that these are harmless inquiries. This is not a squire's first day of training with his innocent pedantic questions.

[The drumming of his fingers can be heard clearly.]

Why aren't you more concerned?