I think he will be; he mentioned having friends where he's returning to, and he didn't seem to mind talking about his world - we discussed it at work sometimes.

[He shakes his head after a moment, the gesture tight.]

I-I don't think he would have wanted us to worry, at any rate! I'm sure it'll be all right.

...What were you doing in the Ruins of Alph, anyway?

[...it's a completely ungraceful segue, but it's pretty much the first thing that comes to mind.]