[These were loaded questions. He saw the keen hunger for knowledge, the anticipation on Lupin’s face, and slowly set down his cup with a hard, satisfying clack, reaching across the table for the man’s journal. After flipping to a particular section towards the back, he then turned the book over so that Lupin could read, pointedly sliding it towards him. It seemed appropriate to refer to his companion a superior source of information.]

This guide has been written by one of many people transported here; someone whom has been here far longer than myself. It explains our situation with greater detail and clarity than I am capable of providing.

[There were maps too which Goemon suspected would be of great interest. He straightened in his chair.]

There is much to absorb - and I am sure there are things you will wish to discuss after you read it.