"Yes," he chimes, sounding quite cheerful about the whole thing.

He even has bits of conversation in his head planned out - or imagined, in any case. He is sure that they will all get along famously.

"Very good."

He reaches for her hand and squeezes it.

"It isn't too far. After we left Milliways, we managed not to wander a great distance from Wall. If we start back now, we could probably make it in a day or so."