If he ever sees the others again, they'll have a truly difficult time living up to this new friend, as far as Jeep is concerned. Hakkai puts the thought aside. Purposefully. Almost forcefully. No - he will not think about the others' absence right now.

"It's far more advanced than the world I come from," he admits, instead. "I had quite the adjustment period on my arrival. I'm afraid I'm still not entirely used to all it has to offer."