[He hums softly in acknowledgement of the compliment, not really sure what else to do with it. Listen, he can care and still mostly be trying to prevent more work for himself later...]

One would hope. Unfortunately, few seem as good about working proper rest into their schedules as my clansmen...

[Taking a second to make sure nobody is likely to look their way, he very quickly pulls his mask up just enough to take a drink of his tea.]