[Ken seems to think about it for a second. Maybe this is some form of beneficial escapism from recent events in his life. That would probably really explain it.]

I wouldn't say I'm excited. More accepting than anything. Of course, I'm worried about my friends back home.

[He frowns. Ah, he hopes they aren't too upset by this.]

But being sad about it won't help. It's nice to look on the bright side once in a while. Instead of a fantasy world, we could have ended up in a death match or some sort of horror-like town. That would be a lot worse, don't you think?