The narration is amused at the restraint in the choice of vowel substitution in the world "coming."

"Really? No shit. I've only just... Huh."

And he trails off, distracted and bewildered by a sudden thought. He doesn't actually remember the first time he came here. Was it yesterday? Was it years ago?

"That's strange, I-- I don't seem to recall exactly how I got here. I woke up in someone else's bed, and-- well, there I was, and here I am."