[He nodded, it was very easy to lose track of people here, especially when there were other islands as well as Enso.]

Hopefully she will be back soon... And hopefully Excalibur and Thelassa are alright. I'm sure Cobweb is worried, I hope he hasn't been too much trouble.

[Talking about the animals is much easier than vocalising his fear and his worry about Aster. He has no idea where she is or if she will return and nothing he can do can change that, it's a terrifying thing.]