"It does imply certain things," he says, trailing off when he realizes those things are not exactly pleasant. That just complicates things further, doesn't it?

"I've been told about magic. I have been told about the ghosts that apparently serve us in the dining hall and elsewhere. I'm told nothing of this ship is real and that the captain may in fact be able to control reality. All of this sounds utterly far-fetched, but you may as well go on and add to it at this point. I can't believe you any less."