Seth nods, first to the explanation then the warning. He has no desire to go first, but he keeps very close. Close enough to grab him should it be necessary. Which it very well might be. But at least Daniel seems to realise this too.

Again he seems to focus just as much on simply where he's putting his feet, which are becoming more and more sore. He can't even remember the last time he went barefoot outside, so it's not like they're adjusted to it. At least his anxiety levels are holding steady as a reasonable level. Small mercies, and all that.

"Um... Weird question," he says suddenly, even if he realises this will cause even more confusion and suspicion from Daniel. "What year is it?"