[He nods slowly.] Very unwelcome, in fact. A group of us encountered them accidentally a little over four months ago.

[There's a question burning on his lips. Heck, who is he kidding, there's several. He fidgets and taps his rolled hat into the palm of his hand.] I'm sorry Dr. Brewer, but where were you before here? You have people with you, women, children, out here in the Dead Zone and exposed... [He feels he doesn't have to spell out the risk; it's already known by now.</i]