He suspects he would, if they're anything like Tucker. Or even Wash's other friends. Anyone from that world sure seems to be interesting.

He stills a moment, thinking he heard something. Did he? No one's chasing them yet, but there's a definite commotion ... "I know, and I'm sorry," he mutters in low tones. "But you don't understand how dangerous it is. I'll be thrown out of camp if the General finds out."

To mostly certain death, especially if the village won't take him in.