Maybe the real bonding activity was the trauma we gathered along the way.

[That's apparently his sense of humour right now. Kel is at fault for this, because she is supporting him. But after saying it in his usual monotone, he shrugs, eyes going back to the forest.]

It isn't that bad. It wouldn't be my top suggestion for either training a group with a mission to save the world or helping people cope with traumatic loss, but hey. What do I know about either of those? And it's cool to see forests up close and not have to be around as many people as there are up on the moon.

Plus, there are horses around here.

[The two genuine bits of enthusiasm that have slipped through his quiet voice: trees and horses.]