Even with such a vague statement, Cal can't help but feel disheartened at the news. Things aren't exactly great back where he'd left off. Rey's tone doesn't exactly suggest it's the good things that have stayed the same either, not that the padawan can think of many, a sad thing in itself.

The question makes him smile crookedly, a mirthless expression. "I'd hope so. ...I was part of the Order." His mind's still reeling. Over fifty years...