Listen, Adrian would be happy with murder, too. He's happy to see people struggle to survive, but he's just as happy to see people kill each other. Anything works! He's flexible.

That question draws an eyeroll. "Well, it's a metaphor. We're not actually going anywhere, any of us, except to the grave if you want to be morbid. Being morbid won't serve you well here, but I can't stop you.

"Suffice it to say it's important that you're here. As to why, I'm certain you have your theories. I'm not going to hand everything to you. How would that possibly help you learn?"