He nods, looking satisfied. Granted that they'll have to build up a food supply at first, but until they can get some refrigeration working, drying or smoking food is going to be the easiest way to preserve it. Having cats (or other small pets, he supposes) around to keep watch could be life-saving.

"Yes, once we've ensured the immediate needs of the others are taken care of, I would be most interested in exploration." And he smiles a little, an ironic look in his eyes. "Do we have a good collective name yet? Kidnapees? We're not Fleet members any longer."