[ No, it doesn't make sense, but he's not sure he can ascribe motives to them that necessarily would. That being said, he's glad to take her perspective on it into account given that it is all just speculation at this point anyway.

And well, that anecdote is pretty ridiculous. ]

What the hell? [ There's a pause as he shakes his head unseen. ] Yes, it is definitely the easiest explanation. If that is true though, it gives us very little to go on...

[ As he considers it, the natural lull to the conversation makes him realize he still doesn't know who he's talking to. ]

I am Miller, by the way. What is your name? After I try to talk to some of these locals, we can reconvene.