[ it's really only his problem to fix, but he can appreciate the out and does offer her a slight smile to that. no harm, no foul. ]

...sure. We can do that sometime. It probably makes sense for all of us to get to know each other better, right? [ if they're all stuck. ] Until then make sure you rest up, too. We've probably got a lot to do tomorrow when we land.

[ but he will keep that in mind, actually. ]