[Motochika pulls him to his feet and claps him on the shoulder.]

Ah, if only they were. No, we're far from home, friend, farther then even I would wish to be. We've been spirited away for some sort of treasure hunt and we won't be able to return until we finish it.

[He frowns and scratches at his head. Beyond that, the specifics are a bit beyond his grasp. It's a matter he leaves to the more magically inclined members of his crew.]

There's more to it than that, but don't expect the explanation of it from me. I have my hands full keeping my ship afloat most days.