The only thing we can do is wait. This fog can't last forever, right? And when it disappears, without its affects he might just go back to normal on his own. If he doesn't, well, those people will still be around on the community afterwards. We could negotiate the secrecy in that situation.

We can work something out whatever happens, right? It'll be fine.

[and there is none of his own unease, worry or frustration in his tone, it's all determined, confident reassurance.]