[Readily distracted, he tries to follow the bird's line of sight. So no matter what direction anyone might take, it really is a dead end for some reason or another.]

Well, as long as we're stuck it's kind of like being castaways! I think it's pretty fun.

[Or maybe that's too positive of an outlook?]

Ursaluna was difficult to reason with, too. Just what you'd expect after hibernation.

There's so much I'd like to learn about all of these creatures, and so many tests that can't be run as things are now. We'll have to keep doing what we can to help them advance!