[ Cayde is welcome to be sassy all he wants, because as long as he's talking, Arenvald knows he hasn't keeled over due to a lightning strike. (That had been the most harrowing thing about hauling Connor back to the station – the bouts of silence.) ]

I'll just stick with Cayde, if that's agreeable. Is there anyone in particular I should address the ransom note to? I mean, have you any friends from home here?

[ Well, this is one way to make conversation. ]