"I am not," he answers plainly, "but I suppose I have not been in some time."

It's true his condition is noticeably worse than it was last time they spoke, all color completely missing from his hair and skin, the bags under his eyes far heavier than they once were, but Carlisle has been aware this was coming in some form or fashion since he was a lad. He knew his end would be miserable; however, it's only because of Hadriel that he knows how truly abysmal it will be. At least he has his pick of people to take care of his garden once he has passed.