John briefly glanced at Lee, noticing that the man didn't seem to understand what was going on. He had that look, the one Ronon and Teyla often had when they didn't get something 90% of the people from earth would.
"I'll explain later", he promised with an apologetic smile.
Then he turned back to the new guy. He obviously was very new, didn't even seem to have found his room and the welcoming letter yet. Of course he had to meet the newbie... again. And explain the whole weird story... again!
"I'd love to point you towards the next interstate, but there is none. You're far from home. Sorry!" He did feel bad for the guy, he felt bad for all of them.
"Look, we've kind of been brought here to fight in the final war between good and evil." He shrugged apologetically. "Yeah, sounds crazy, I know. And I've tried to find a way out of here. But there doesn't seem to be anything but this town, some woods and mountains on this damn island." The thought of wandering around aimlessly on the island frustrated him. He'd still go out there again. He wasn't one to give up easily. Maybe this was a setup after all and then he'd find something... anything that would get him home.
"If you don't believe me, look outside, try calling someone. I'm sure you have a mobile. You're not home anymore."