Not at all; I was only surprised. But I shouldn't be; it seems the station is starting to fill again...

[there is plenty of space for the man to sit, though Linneus still makes sure his cup is brought to his side, trying not to take up any unnecessary room.]

Mmm, a while - I think it's almost ten months, now, though most of it was spent below.

Might I take it you woke fairly recently, then?