I did manage that earlier, stroke of pure luck.

[ or else he'd be a lot grumpier. that's just how he do.

he brightens though, at the question, because BOY HOWDY DID HE. ]

Aye! My captain found me just after I woke up. I must say, the familiar face did wonders for morale. Now, with the doors as they are, finding him again might be a wee issue, but I'm confident enough.