[Alice takes the information he provides and files it away for further consideration later. The fact that only Thorne is known for summoning people in this matter suggests that there's been something of a recent shift, either in power or in capability. The political implications of such a shift are liable to be significant, and unfortunately Alice is no stranger to that sort of situation. She thinks of Shanghai, and how its relationship to Tokyo was partially responsible for what Dehuai (and Yuri, by accident) wrought there.

The thought of having to deal with those sorts of issues again, this time without any understanding of the history and context, is exhausting and disheartening.]

Yes, but not far. We're allowed to explore the surrounding area and go as far as Cadens, but we're to be back at nightfall. For our own safety.

[There's a tinge of sharpness in that last sentence that suggests she doesn't entirely believe the reason given for their short leash.

She pauses, considering if she should say what comes to her mind next. This man is for all parts and purposes a stranger, but he seems to have a read on the situation and is interested in what she has to say besides. For her own sake, being able to put to words all the thoughts that have been rattling in her head makes her feel more able to sort through everything and figure out what she's supposed to do with herself.

And maybe, subconsciously, the openness is a request for whatever help he's able and willing to provide.]

We're being well cared for, but I can't help but feel like they mean to use us for something.