[Text to speech sure is a lifesaver, huh. But as he stands very still and waits for the telltale sign of Joric's arrival, he also — panics a little, because he's not 100% sure whether it's actually Joric or the captains who are fast approaching; once he sees Joric's blurry figure swim into focus, he sighs a deep, relieved sigh.]

Joric, man, it's great to see you.

... Or, uh. Kinda see you. You're just a big fat blob of colors right now.

[He rubs the back of his neck, still a little worried.

After all, they got limited time.]

I... knocked over some books over there?