[It's quite a story. It doesn't take him by surprise, though; he already discussed what happens with people who "leave" MarinaNova and then return at some length with Reid.]
Alright, I can see how that complicates things... not that anything is uncomplicated when you're living in a vivid dream and not just remembering one. [What does it mean if something feels like a dream when you're dreaming?] Makes you wonder what counts as real.