"Free time, huh? I've heard of that term before. Wouldn't know what that's like." His brother said drolly while they headed towards the staff mess hall.

He listened with open interest as Matt explained the classes he'd taken and his reasoning behind the decision to pick them.

The fact that Matt had somehow found a way to apply his education in a war-like fashion just made perfect sense to him. "I'm really proud of you, Matt. I can't imagine how hard the last twenty years have been for you but you made something of yourself despite everything and are continuing to find ways to improve yourself. That's really something."