Cruise listened intently as the old man answered questions but his mind was preoccupied by the green flames that had consumed them. His thoughts were not for getting home, there was little he had wanted beyond his freedom for a very long time. There were a few things that he would miss but he had been saved and would not begrudge the trade for the few things he would miss. "So there has been some research into it, if time allows I would like to consult of some of those who do. I don't think for a moment I could solve such riddles but there will always need to be more to ponder such mysteries if they are to be understood." He did feel sympathy for some of the others, not all seemed too pleased by the turn of events, he'd help them if he could.