[even as he speaks, he's tucking details away to keep them out of his general story. he figures the details aren't relevant at this time since Master Chief isn't in the town and therefore isn't in danger of being trapped.] The people here, for the most part, are of little use and often relate information that doesn't aid in one's efforts to leave this town. There are some, like myself, who are new and able to get out under certain circumstances that have yet to arise again, but unfortunately, we don't know what will trigger said circumstances again.

As for the transmission preceding yours, I have no information. No one around here seems to know who that was either.