Hershel nodded to that pointing. "I thought as much, either you or Snake, really. I'm sure he feels he owes you for all the good you've done him lately, silly as he is." He shook his head. "I can't say it's ideal but if it did anything to put a dent in your punishment maybe it was worth it."

"As long as it doesn't last until the puzzle room..." His primary concern. That's when shit would get kind of difficult with deafness on top of his leg. "What a mess."