( He walks, sneaking glances Itadori's way. This is not going to end well, he can already tell that. But if he can minimise the fallout as much as possible -. )

LILITH wouldn't send people back mid-mission, Itadori-kun. If anything the fact we had to travel so far means they couldn't. If they are missing it will be another factor, and something we can deal with. Satoru is going to check the woods, and Rainbow Dragon will return if she finds anything. We just have to keep our cool.

( He should check in on Rover, actually. )

Have you spoken to anyone else?