[ At this point, he doesn't give it much thought. ]

Not really. But I keep hearing that there's no telling when the Porter will send any of us back. I'd like to think that I might at least be ready for whatever awaits.

[ Which isn't something he really wants to talk about, so he needs another smooth topic switch... ]

By the way, I just realised I haven't introduced myself. My name's Simon Newton. Yours?