“That’s quite a while...” actually, not long compared to his lifespan either (to say nothing of his shade-life as a piece of Zodiark), but he’s imagining spending a year with Azem and Emet-Selch, and that makes the amount of time sound quite pleasant. He feels lucky to have the opportunity to live again with his companions - the worrying goings-on of the past week non withstanding, of course...

He shakes his head lightly, coming out of his daydream. “Ah, no, I just arrived a few weeks ago...with a friend. Is that common, do you know? People coming in pairs? Did you...?”