[It's awhile before he comes back to answer this. He has to think about it a lot, confer with his house mates, even see what Toothless and Kyle think. Knowing what could be at stake, and that if he stayed, he might be able to make a difference...]
I'm sorry, Captain, but I think I have to stay here.
written;
I'm sorry, Captain, but I think I have to stay here.