action;
[ That satisfies his immediate concern, for the time being, though he will certainly need to run thorough diagnostics of her systems himself - as best he can, with what he's managed to set up here.
His head tilts as she questions him, and a brow arches - fondly. He is pleased to be questioned, which he had not quite anticipated. His questions had always seemed to annoy those around him who were capable of such a response, but Lal's do not have that effect on him. He does note her restraint, though - paired with the contractions she has employed, it's a fairly accurate means by which he can pinpoint her present state of development. And on answering, he hesitates just a fraction of a second to decide how best to answer. ]
It would appear that those who maintain this facility are capable of taking individuals from their timelines of origin at various chronological points. I was taken from a point in time which would be approximately seven years, three months after what is most likely your current chronological point. A great deal has happened in that time. Similarly, Commander Riker was also brought here, as was Counselor Troi, and we have all been equipped with these devices, as they are provided to all individuals upon arrival.
[ He has no doubt that she has more questions, but - ]
Lal, perhaps it would be best if you would accompany me to the quarters we have established within the facility. You may continue to posit any query as you wish, but I would like to ensure that you were not affected in any adverse way by the means through which you were brought here.