[He smiled a little.] Thanks, Lyle. It's good that I can count on you.
Right. I imagine it has something to do with the different times represented here. But still, counting the seconds, everything seems to add up. [Yes, he actually spent several hours' worth sitting in his room in the Shelter, counting time along with Haro, and comparing results. It wasn't boredom, but curiosity, and he's since stopped having time for that.]