He's not sure what to make of this. Is this an act? People, especially those he soundly shows up, don't tend to like him. Not off the bat, at least.

"I cannot bring your sight back, obviously, but you can be taught ways to compensate. And if you do happen to find a new partner," not absolutely unheard of, but then, it's rare for only one to survive on anyway, "you'll have to worry even less."