[It's just not proper to behave this way with complete strangers, okay, and them being under some kind of duress doesn't comfort him much. Still, at least this is moving into less... affectionate territory, and it's easier to slip into a detective persona like he's giving a case briefing.]

The mist itself seems to be dangerous; I've seen a few people try to explore with... fatal results. [Putting it mildly.]

I've asked around some, but the people here don't seem to know any more than we do. Though some are more... articulate than others.