"Good for you. Men in our line of work often don't get that luxury." Not while still being able-bodied, at any rate. He by no means intends to disparage those who don't make it, least of all Sam's partner, but if Sam is also a veteran, then he'll know that by rote. There's a certain unspoken language there that Albert, despite never having the benefit of a veteran's office or the like, has discovered for himself exists between soldiers.

"It's difficult to keep busy, though, isn't it?"