I'd bet on the second. ( It's half muttered under her breath, audible enough but clearly not directed toward him.

More clearly, she says, ) I saw enough I have questions.

It could have been a decade ago. ( Keeping in mind, of course, trusting a time travellers judgement of linear time/ageing is always a gamble. ) I know storms. This one was angry, and the woman, whoever she was, refused to leave the deck.

( Does she admire that particular brand of stubbornness? Maybe a little. )

He wanted to come home. She felt she had a more important purpose, that he'd only even turned his attention back to his family for show. She didn't seem to think much of his work.

The ship was damaged. I'm unsure how badly.