[ Val gives the hand a firm shake. ]

Yes, it does; very lucky. [ the way he says it, there is some real weight behind it; being stuck here is no easy thing, but he is keenly aware how lucky he is to have Kazu back ] Celebrating is definitely more appropriate. Earlier I was in quite the different frame of mind.

[ He closes the door behind Drake and gestures vaguely towards the main living spaces. ]

Nice to meet you, Drake, circumstances aside. How long have you been here?