No, no. Such a weary day is to be met with rest when possible. [ He glances over at Gale, a faint smile and dismissive handwave. Clearly, it seems, Gale forgot that the lord commander was man who worked himself to the bone. Which meant that he doesn't even have the decency to wait for a counter argument. ]

Please, sit and enjoy the peace. I shall be back momentarily. [ And there it is. He doesn't wait for further commentary, discussion of who should be doing what. A kitchen is a kitchen and it wasn't as if he didn't know his way around one. He's heading inside to go get that tea started. ]