Hmm ... [ that all makes sense. frankly, as composed and calm as tear tends to be -- this wouldn't be the first time she's wanted to rush in and violently save the day, or have some sort of confrontation. it was a tendency born of her youth, her stubbornness -- but one she'd need to curb, though. apparently. ]

I'm not much of a fiction type of person, myself. [ she smiles, a bit, when he returns to the initial topic. she can't help but perceive it to be a small act of kindness, in a way. ]

... Have you discovered anything significant? Those kinds of investigations can be difficult to conduct by yourself. [ she folds her arms. there's something about the way he worded it... ]

Have many people tried to escape already? I'm curious what's been tried, and why we would all still be here if attempts have been made.