[He puts a hand on Bill's side, reassuring. He really is okay. Bill doesn't have to apologize.]

Ah, that's all right. I figured the Authority hadn't given up on me. Sure, it might take time, but they wouldn't have assigned me a permanent inmate if they planned to get rid of me with a board game.

Plus, I carry all the emergency supplies I need in situations like this in my coat! Just in case.

[wink! he's been ready to leave the Barge at a moment's notice for a year and a half.

he's never telling u about the weird stuff he's had to eat tho]