[Truth be told, he can't help but question his leadership abilities after how his fight went. His priorities were completely skewed, and then to have the military save them, when he'd been against involving them from the beginning... he's just not sure it'd be safe to have him sending people out to save others.
But he just smiles and nods gratefully.]
I'll try not to hold you up too long. Please feel free to fill the position if someone else comes up while you're waiting.