[Yeager doesn't answer right away but he does take Duke's hand the moment it's offered. He's definitely calmed down by now and when he finally manages to look at Duke again he actually has the usual confidence back. The over-the-top cheer isn't present, but that's only because his smile is genuine.]

Once we arrive home we're going to have quite a few things to figure out, ja? Will we be in your timeline or mine or Yuri's? Once we've determined that we can work out how to proceed - I'll have plenty to attend to no matter what, but I'd like it if you accompanied me. If you don't have anything pressing to do, that is!

[Concrete goals are always better than vague statements in his opinion, and focusing on the things he should do when he returns home makes all of this a lot easier. It makes it seem like they really will get out of here at some point. He can at least try to offer Duke that much.]