"Then I'm honored," Roland says, honestly. The relationship between trainer and student isn't always a close one, but if they were friends on top of that, well. It can be difficult after a loss, choosing someone to fill those duties once taken up by a loved one. Roland had meant to do a competent job as a training partner before - hadn't considered doing otherwise - but being chosen to fill a part of what might be considered someone else's 'place' means he'll pay extra attention to the task.

He says none of this, of course; if the boy (man, probably, just because most everyone here is so much younger than him doesn't mean they're that young) doesn't speak of any of that, then clearly it doesn't need to be spoken of.

"When would you be able to begin?" Not being able to do a thing whenever you choose is still a little new to Roland. But he'll adapt.