The look that springs to Riley's eyes is a cross between that of a patient being informed that he might be discharged from the watchful care of his doctors soon enough, and that of an inmate being told that there is a clear possibility of freedom.

But it's subdued quick enough when Riley recalls that there is one person in particular who will be displeased. And the fact that Aidan has that look of I will deal with that when it comes.

To that, he simply states: "You may tell Liandrin that a wheelchair is not as undignified as she thinks. Especially where it concerns someone as charming as I."

Unspoken of course, and delivered with a smile: she is going to never let us hear the end of it.