Another grim smile at that — fell into their lap couldn't be a more apt way to describe. Looking back, he can see what a rare and ideal opportunity he was for them; no wonder they wouldn't let him go.

"Hallucinogenic properties in the water... I was wondering if something like that might be happening here. Limited resources, someone could easily control a group of people." His mouth tightens a little. "They could have drugged us at the 'welcome feast' all newcomers get."

It would make sense, but then again... some things do still defy that logic here. He sincerely doesn't know what to believe, but Chloe's next words have him lifting a brow curiously. Knowing the context puts the quote in a new light. "Ah, the explorer.... Makes you wonder what kinds of things he saw that he knew people wouldn't believe."