[He takes their answers at face value, having no reason too read anything else in them. Obviously Keith is quiet, probably dealing with having met his mom - which is a situation already emotionally charged, and then Atroma takes him out of it.

And Lance says what he expected: they keep on fighting. There's no point in going through new strategies, it would take them nowhere. Being here makes it useless information. If it could remember it when going back, it would be a different deal.]

I see. It sounds like we're making progress then - it's still war, but I'm glad to hear at least things haven't gotten worse, and that everyone is ok. [A smile.] I don't want to wish this place on anyone, but it's good to see you again, guys. I missed you.