It wouldn't be terribly surprising... though, I certainly hope that they return to Achamoth with their objective foiled. Some of them seemed to be seriously wounded, and I'd imagine that caring for their own would take precedence over all else...

[ he'd seen many of them act in protection of each other over the course of the past week or so. ]

Just like we must do the same. I hope you'll take this time to rest up and get back on your feet properly, mm?