[ and now a regretful sigh in response to the question. ]

Actually, it's been malfunctioning since I arrived here.

At least, I could try something to start it up and run a program, which is better than nothing in cases like this -- [ right?... ] but... [ a frown. ] Something like a dark zone would take a lot of analyzing, I'm thinking...

[ And now he regards Joshua more curiously. ]

I can't really blame the others for feeling that way about the situation. [ he and his group felt similarly apprehensive when their experience first happened to them, after all. ] But I suppose it would be nice if people could be a little more understanding, especially when it comes to providing crucial information...

[ wait, what is he saying? ] -- Well. They probably have their reasons.