At this point, I'm gathering general intelligence as part of my investigation of this place. You?

[He should know as much as possible about this place, since he's being imprisoned here. It makes sense to him to explore as much as he can. No one's stopped him from going farther. Unless you count those grim whispers... but they're no worse than his own thoughts. Disheartening, but endurable.]

Good.

[He nods in response to Hawks' smile. It's good to see him smile. Of course, considering the situation, it's obvious their current state leaves something to be desired, but if Hawks is "better", he's glad.]

Better days? Once, I suppose.

[He huffs, his words faintly ironic. He's not exactly sure when his own better days were, but he must have had them.]

I'll be fine.