[He thought about not replying, since the only thing he could think of was going home. Even if she hadn't asked for that not to be mentioned, he wouldn't have said it. But, there are some other things...]
I agree with Mr Suoh. I'd like to know how those I've left behind are doing...
[And yes, he was admitting that on an open channel. There was no point in hiding it, after all. He'd already said as much to those close to him here, even if he hadn't mentioned it so directly.]