[It's curious how that seems to almost relax him, though the words mean little to Diamond. They mull the words over though, finding them curious--who was this mysterious Lord that was going to apparently help them? Someone waiting with shelter or something? ...They may be taking it a little too literally.

Their steps are careful, concentrating on not getting caught in any of the foliage as they make their way down]

I can't say I understand, but... Are you from the station too then? Caught up in these...simulation things? [There's a soft little laugh of relief.] I'm a little relieved, I was starting to wonder if I'd gone crazy and imagined it all. But that explains why you weren't in a frenzy with the rest of them, I suppose.

[It seems safe enough to talk now, at least, the noise of the crowd and the temple behind them starting to fade the further away they get]