[Adell managed to keep a smile, despite the question that dug at him a little. It probably wasn't meant in any bad sort of way, so he just nodded. Keiichi stayed longer than he had, apparently.]

Well, for what little time I actually got away, it was. But I would've preferred to leave alongside the rest of you guys.

What did I miss? Is everyone still okay, last you heard? And more importantly, how have you been?

[Frankly, he's just glad to see a friendly, familiar face.]