[get used to it, it's britain. being polite is a plague. hershel glances down, unsure of how to answer that.]

There's plenty you can do- you're very talented. You just need to find something that fits. [and have a glance again] Can you at least consider it? What if- [what if you had lost more than just your leg. what if you didn't come back and everyone just had to assume ofter years and years of no contact.]

[he sighs softly] It's just... something to consider.