[ He looks a small bit embarrassed, ultimately doing as he's told before continuing, ]

Aye, that it will be. If we're to make any headway in this war at all, every step is going to be harder and harder, with new dangers to face. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't talk about it.

If I know how you're feeling and how things effect you, then I can be a better Servant, don't you think?