Wise... especially as he really had been resuming his Alchemical research in the past decade.

[He watches the soft blue of the butterfly giving a gentle contrast to the harsh red light and dark shadows cast by the bonfire. And even in the poor lighting, it's clear he's a complete mess, with blood and dirt all over him]

I'm afraid we cannot exactly rest, not yet. My 'sisters' will no doubt realize we're not coming back.