He can't really afford the distraction, either. If they have won... well, that will become apparent sooner rather than later. And if not, then he needs to be in a shape to do something.

"Yes, it's almost done." But then, "We need to see how the fight has gone. If we win, there will undoubtedly be those who need treatment. And if we don't..."

Then resting up is really not in the books at all.