I see your point. I want to say there's a possibility of radiation lingering, but the timing might kill that.

[This kind of thing really isn't-- he's struggling to recall things he'd read about as a child. But he smiles back. It's easier when you're reciprocating.]

I may have to call that in quickly... Does anyone know how people end up here, when it's not a Gate?

[He won't ask you how to deal with moody teenagers. No use plaguing anyone else with that.]