[he takes this very seriously, actually, because it's something he kind of resonates with. so there's a few minutes where he seems to think about a proper answer.]

...don't forget about what you left behind. I think it's okay to make friends here and play along with this whole school thing until we can find a way back, but as long as you remember what's waiting for you there I think that helps. Even if it's something really bad, it'll keep you focused instead of complacent.

Right? But at the same time, you can't spend all of your time worrying about it when we have a new problem here.

[...he's not even sure if she'll answer, but:] Are people in danger?