I'm afraid I don't know, [ she answers, earnestly apologetic in tone. ] And I would say that such is the general feeling here.

[ a smile is reassuring, to fliss. she hopes that the worst of ollie's concern has passed, for the sensation of panic accompanying someone in an unfamiliar place is entirely unhelpful, and utterly terrible, fliss knows that much. for the most part, she's still trying to overcome it herself. ]

You needn't be frightened, or at least — not too frightened. [ yeah, good one. ] Everyone appears to be seeking these answers, there are bound to be explanations soon enough.

[ or so she hopes. ]