"That's what I'm sayin!" he exclaims, lighting up even more than he already was. "First big mission and we get ta show off our survivalist skills! It's absolutely rippah!"

A pause, and he deflates a little.

"Well, it's my first, anyway. I dunno what ya been up to."

...Weren't the just in each other's memories? DId he not remember or did it just not cover that? He hasn't the slightest idea, but they both seem equally likely.