Will they even note our absence? I've been here for two months, and it sounds like no time has passed at all. At least, you didn't seem like you were terribly worried for my well being, as if I had gone missing.

[ Whether he is worried or not for their companions anyway, he doesn't say. After all, he's just been avoiding thinking about it altogether. That's much easier than having feelings! ]

Still, I appreciate your assessment! It does keep it interesting, although the food situation out at sea is rather dire.