“It isn’t. I’ve done it for years. A delay is nothing. It is up to you if you wish to accept my assistance or not.” There’s a pause as he waits but he adds, “However you wish to approach this, I will respect.”

Oddly he feels the most himself he has since last cycle. This is where he is better suited. Combat is necessary but he prefers to be his father’s son.

As best as he can be.