[He thinks back on waking up in an airship in a cot next to Ravus Nox Fleuret and about all the worried thoughts than ran through his mind when he realized Noctis wasn't with him.]

It could have been worse, I guess. [Gladio's face gives away his disbelief of the statement. As far as he's concerned that was the worst way to arrive anywhere.]

Having Noct, Iggy, and Prompto here helps with the weirdness of it all. An' seeing Dad again is ... I don't think I'd trade that for anything.