[ In fairness to her, he is perhaps not the world's easiest read. A lot goes unsaid behind a stern look, and while not overtly threatening, this pause leave room for anticipation. Maybe later they can discuss their homes in more detail. He does wonder to himself each time he meets someone new if there is even a single chance that they know of his country. Or Earth at all? But is "Xianzhou" even Chinese as he knows? Well, that's to find out later.

For now, he keeps the focus on the place they're in currently. All the way up to the steps of City Hall. As she rocks on her heels, he crosses one arm over the other, frowning and tilting his head back to take the lofty building in. For probably the hundredth time.

Of course, everything she's saying is logical. But what good does logic do them? He's been through most of this same thought process and had to give up on running in circles a while ago. So, he nods, commiserating. ]

Exactly. So, now we are on the same page, more or less.

There are murderers here. Those who aim to harm others, not just soldiers or victims of circumstance. But most of us are just regular people whose lives have been disrupted for this nonsense. We have been "chosen" to participate in an experiment. Do not be fooled into believing anything different.

[ And what the hell. Since they've made it this far on friendly terms, he may as well add— ]

Working together is key to unraveling the truth. I am more than happy to share any information that I know with you. Just remember to be careful in being too... candid over the network. They are collecting data...