Between the word 'most' and the earlier comment about not being able to partake in tea, George has a few questions. Just not any that seem polite to voice at this juncture. Or that won't have similar questions levied on him in return.

"That's quite the commitment, though I can certainly see the appeal."

He taps on his mug a few times deciding whether or not it's the time to slip out of the pleasantries and into more pertinent matters.

"I have to ask, have you run into any problems with your career choice?"