They're kinda cool. [Trained birds. He's half-tempted to follow after them just to study them a bit more but that's rude. Nodding in response, he doesn't verbally respond to the notion that everything's okay. There's plenty that isn't okay but he's not quite ready to unpack all of it yet. Best to focus on the girls instead.]

The jungle wasn't really good for any of us. I don't really blame 'em. [There's a slightly sheepish smile.] I'm probably going to do the same thing when I get back. [This was more important than resting or soaking in a bathtub.] It's dangerous but…I might want a second look now that we know what's out there. We can prepare ourselves, you know? But definitely not anytime soon.

Might skip the mountain this time though unless I've got a snowsuit.