[ he settles, then, dragging a hand over his jaw as he considers their options. ]

No, we can't turn back time.

[ yet. there's still, ah, time for someone with that ability to manifest. ]

But I don't think this will be the last situation like our June troubles. [ this world is aching, whether or not any of his theories as to why hit the mark. ] Would it be worth opening a dialogue with us? Maybe even sending some of the displaced out to New Tokyo and elsewhere, if it's possible. [ softly. ] We might be able to do more. In future, if not now. [ a beat. ] Especially if there's potential for another outbreak.

[ and they might know more than they think. he can't say, standing on ever-shifting terrain. ]