As soon as the Walrus can be supplied and the crew recalled. A week, at most. Less than, if it can be managed.
[This too is a blunt arrangement of facts, though it allows for the opportunity to add—]
I recommend it be kept quiet to some degree until things settle here. If news of my going spreads, there will be people here who may see more sense in going with. I don't much care to rob Riftwatch's ranks.
[More than he is already, in any case.
(He doesn't say 'You're welcome,' but maybe it's implied in his bearing.)]
look I put things in inboxes for a reason
[This too is a blunt arrangement of facts, though it allows for the opportunity to add—]
I recommend it be kept quiet to some degree until things settle here. If news of my going spreads, there will be people here who may see more sense in going with. I don't much care to rob Riftwatch's ranks.
[More than he is already, in any case.
(He doesn't say 'You're welcome,' but maybe it's implied in his bearing.)]