Akito tries to hide behind a wedge of toast for a second or two. It isn't working. "I guess you're right." he starts, avoiding that question for now. "I mean, if they can get home... why stay just to work here? Or why not leave and come back?"

Then he sighs and just bites the toast firmly. Chew, swallow. "Yeah. I'm sort of hoping Gai shows up. I mean, nobody else from the Nadesico would, not that I can think of."