Yeah, the absurdity factor is at least keeping Irahl's humor engaged, which is better than the other places his mood could be going, even if it's still not exactly an indication of a good mood. It's helping to distract from the pain. The combination of both sword wounds is one of the worst states he has been in after a fight in some time. He isn't currently in danger of imminent death, but it's still not great.

"Crick in my neck," is his reply. Then, he lifts a couple fingers in the direction of where his cloak is still pinned to the rock floor of the courtyard, and tilts his head just enough to make it clear he's now speaking to Finn. "This guy could use more swords. He ran out."