He spots the surprise and chooses not to address it. He hasn't hidden the current state of the Holy Land when it's come up in other conversations, but now isn't the time for such discussions, he thinks.

"I'd expect nothing less."

And he'd think considerably less of her if she wasn't sensible to take such measures.

He raises a hand in farewell as Steve moves to depart. "Likewise." And not their last opportunity to do so, he's sure.