[ There's a prolonged silence from Sorey after hearing all this. ]

A time where they tried to escape...

[ He shakes his head somewhat. Ever the optimist, he hadn't even given any thought to that theory whatsoever. ] Then... they must've had at least a considerable surplus of resources, if that's the case. The fact that those ruins are still standing speaks to the quality of materials used.

Those trying to escape wouldn't have the resources to build something so durable.

[ A beat. ]

Unless...

[ Unless he's looking at this the completely wrong way. Which would mean--...

No. He's got to throw that idea out. ]