The platitudes aren't all for Jim's benefit. Felix is trying to reassure himself, too. Taking in the fact that it worked... and thinking over exactly what he did.

Something that Jim's next question brings to the forefront uncomfortably fast.

He inhales, and for a moment the question hangs in the silence between them. Felix can feel his heart sink as he makes himself explain.

"Still in the Nexus," he says quietly. His arm around Jim loosens, anticipating the other man pulling away. "I couldn't... they were fine when we left, I swear."