Why does everyone seem happy about this conundrum of his? Doesn't anyone around here care about the laws that are in place?

Is this some kind of dimension full of miscreants?

"I..." If he can get back before anyone notices he's been gone that would be ideal. That's actually a really good point. Honor dictates he'd have to tell someone, his commanding officer even. But that prospect is very intimidating. He might just be better off getting back as quickly as he can. "I seem to have taken a wrong turn and I'm needed for a staff meeting..."