[Thrall keeps his movements nice and steady, showing Hiro how to do it, how to work at a tendon that gives him trouble. Teaching, always.]

Ten months is a long time. I'm pleased you've kept up with it for so long. [A smile.] Not that I expected anything less. [He has high expectations for Hiro.]

I feared you might have an orc-sized appetite, too. Eat your fill; we certainly won't starve.