That does get Archer to look at Kimblee, expression still unreadable. He's not entirely sure what he's feeling other than surprise. "You're the last person I expected to hear that from. Didn't you say it would be foolish to remain here when I have consequences to take?"

Archer glances down at the notebook again, silently wondering if it really does hold the key to returning home. It's almost frightening to think that Hughes and Mustang discovered that and were returned home. Did they even want to go?

He's distracting himself from Kimblee's words and he knows it. Archer isn't sure what to do with that; Kimblee's being encouraging now? Why the hell would he bother? It's none of his business anymore, he's all but said so himself. Archer isn't aware of it, but his grip on Kimblee's hand tightens a bit; he does appreciate Kimblee's words.