"Oh, absolutely still helpful. We're not going to get to find out about the people who actually managed to get out, if there is anyone. There may well be no way to verify it." And it is, honestly, a very exciting problem, especially with someone else in on the idea.

"But, for now, we should move on all conversational-like." He walks his fingers on the table. "Have you given any thought to long term goals here, as far as business goes? Do you plan to keep working where you are?"