[ he chooses to take this information at face value. from what he has already scrolled through, it makes sense. it's the uneasiness that gives it away too, a truthful frown in the man's face. besides, it's not like lying about giant monster attacks is easy. cassian's expression, meanwhile, is still remarkably calm, almost analytical. he'll deal with the terrible of it all later! ]

[ the timing of being brought to this planet and with a series of escalating monster attacks is great news though. ]

Has this city - New Amsterdam - been attacked yet? [ a beat. ] I do not know what the date is now. October, they said? These are not months I am familiar with. How long ago was June 2511?