There is something you can do. [Still smiling, he closes his eyes.] You're staying here, right? Look out for the other people staying behind as well.

[After all, there have been times when bad things happened to the village while everyone else was off on a draft. Of particular, Rudy still recalls the massive storm and the night raid that occured during that time. The village was downright devastated.]

And when everyone returns... just be there. Be there for your friends. They'll probably be pretty exhausted when they get back, so just by doing that alone? You're already doing enough.