[He could make a joke about it, but for once he decides not to since it's a little unusual for Dave to still be fumbling to regain his cool. So. Maybe it's not worth it. He squeezes his shoulders again in another hug and almost as proof that he's very much solid and here.]

Guess it just means next time it is your turn to disappear and worry the rest of us. [Still a bad joke.] We should go find them and take our boat back. It'll be better back in town.