It's been eighteen months and he has had an acolyte for six. She's fine, and can tend to the small congregation and give advice if he leaves.
And he's pretty sure it's safe for him to leave the country as long as he doesn't go to Rahadoum (or south of Osirion, for different reasons).
So let's make a trip to Abasalom, catch up on the state of the field, and talk to some non-diabolists for a change.