[ He isn't the type either. He would much rather have a cup of coffee and paperwork any day, but the last few weeks for him back home have been rough. He and the others are entitled to a drink. Or ten. ]

I never noticed he was gone. The thing is that until I arrived here myself, he was beside me in our craft. However, he states that he's from beyond that time. I suppose the question is better put to him, but it appears that I was at his side before he came here as well.