No, it's not a joke at all. I did outline the basic reapirs he needs to do and lest you forget. He's doing it on his own. Sides, who knows when the next battle for him is and he needs to be ready. Besides, that and a battle, arrow just got his foot in the door while everyones down the all and around a few corners again. So, I figured maybe someone saw the battle, and may offer to assist to make things go slightly faster so he COULD get out and interact.