The look makes him laugh, actually, and he tilts his head in return, his smile soft as he raises his hand. Okay, all right. He wont suggest it again.

"Every journey does, Mother."

He's as healed as he's going to get. Even if he wasn't, it wouldn't stop him. He would rather fit this new bit into himself while he's still injured then try to work it in while it's scarring over. He squeezes her hand softly.