I might not quite understand precisely why he's so worried about being here, but I don't think that I would go so far as to call him 'foolish'. There s obviously something bothering him, and I know him well enough to know he must have a very good reason for it.

"What action?" I smile at him gently and cross the room to take both of his hands in mine. "You're going to see your Temeraire. Aren't you pleased? I know you've missed him so much."