That seems to be the case.

[Slowly, his shoulders relax, but he still can't shake his worries entirely.]

...I suppose you're right. The important part is that they came back in one piece, and the worst did not come to pass. It's still an abrupt wakeup call to just how little power I have compared to what I'm used to.

[But after a heavy sigh, he perks back up again.]

But I shan't let that discourage me.