"Heiji, we probably shouldn't-" Hershel tried, he really did, but then he got shushed and quieted down because he's still a giant doormat despite slight character growth in that area. Besides he did really want to know, okay.

... saddled.

"Saddled?" Hershel paused before looking kind of embarrassed because oh my, indeed. "... maybe they're talking about old AB round partners?" God he could only hope.