[ His point is very true, and honestly, one that would be easy to start spiraling over if he let himself. But if there's no way to be sure, to get anywhere, they have no choice but to trust that they have at least the presence of mind to theorize like this.

Still, the uphill battle of it all makes him groan. Internally.

He gives a thoughtful hum. ]

It's a decent idea. Even if it sits there under the ground, it's at least insurance the information wouldn't be completely lost. [ By the way, since they were reading this info off, he is wondering -- ] Did you compile all of this together?