"Yeah... seems like it."

He loosened his fist and went back to idly pet the nearest Chocobo, mostly using it as a distraction. While their time difference made little sense, if somehow things had stopped back home while they were here... then the ones he was supposed to be protecting would be safe. Afraid, but safe. There was no way for him to know for sure other than Rukia's presence but that had to suffice.