[He wraps his arms around Keith and some of the tension bleeds out of him. He had no idea what to expect being suddenly so far from where he was. The steadying force of his best friend helps more than he has words for.]

As I said earlier, as long as you're all okay, that's enough for me. [Even if he itches to ask, it's better he doesn't. The future is best left unknown. he takes a step back and glances towards the lions. If they're needed, the lions will come.]

So, let's go. [He pauses with a glance up at the sky. He recognizes the stars. He recognizes all of it.] ...I'm really looking forward to having food I can recognize again.

I never thought I'd even see Earth again.