[ Steve shrugs. ]

I don't know, man. I've known about this crazy shit for like three years now and I still don't understand it.

[ If the gate did this then that's... well, not good, because he doesn't know how to fix it, but it's better than if it's something else. Because at least if it's the gate that means they have a chance of finding another gate and making it back. ]

Wait. When did you get here, exactly?

[ That thing on the deck, the safety drill thing, seemed to be an event for new arrivals, and Steve hadn't recognized anyone in the crowd. ]