[There is a fair measure of doom ahead, if they actually end up in the wilderness and relying on his skills. He swears he can feel the sweat accumulating on the edges of his face, and it itches.]

My expertise... Well! You can count on that. I'll just do a little brushing up, on the fine details, of survival here. Because... I'm more used to snow than, uh, desert...?

[There, that's a great cover story for any mistakes he chances to make in the future. Right?]