[Ari has read it, very carefully, and also taken careful note of the fact that absolutely no supporting evidence is provided for many of the claims made within it. She's been told that not accepting it as truth is insulting towards those who compiled it, but she doesn't care, because any scientist worth the name would be happy to explain their evidence, not demand blind belief.]

We're not... personally acquainted, no. [Although the sight of a skeleton in the corridors is a memorable one, for sure.]

[She reaches out slowly, hoping to give Steven a friendly pat on the arm if he doesn't seem to react in a touch-averse way. A few people are like that, so she's wary.]

I've read the theories. I'm sure he shares them in good faith, but I do question where he obtained his information, and - well, this has been an entertaining day and this is a luxurious prison, I'll admit, but it's still a prison. Prisoners are far more docile if you can convince them there's no hope of escape, or that trying to escape will have terrible consequences, don't you think? I think in such a situation it's important to try to keep your spirits up, and not give in to despair.

[She's doing her best. Tradeliner code doesn't have much advice on the subject; their enemies are the sort who don't usually bother to take prisoners.]