Ludwig had attempted to wait patiently, drinking water and pacing back and forth. Luckily, he wasn't alone in his behavior. When the doctor returns and asks that question he sighs and thinks about it for a moment before answering.

"If what I expect the diagnosis is, then he'll probably be more upset by it. I will come with you," he said. He fears his brother is not going to be happy with the diagnosis at all and best to wail at Ludwig who could take the abuse then on some poor innocent doctor or nurse.