Guess so. There's really no other way around it...

[ The words trail off as do his eyes, his gaze suddenly vacant and effectively not there. It might come off as simple distraction, or exhaustion after so much overwhelming information, but the truth is he is... waiting. Waiting for a sassy remark, perhaps, a word of caution, or even that simple measure of comfort that came with the knowledge he wouldn't be alone through his hardships...

But that's silly. He's never going to hear that voice again. ]

All right! [ With a vigorous shake of his head and two pats of each cheek, he forces himself back to attention. ] You said something about those guys throwing welcome parties, didn't you? If I have to digest this much information, better do it along with some actual food!