[She wanted to hear the word 'purpose' and feel reassured, but honestly - it just sinks her stomach lower. It's better than a hopeless game, sure, and there's something that was needed which could help identify what to bargain with but that doesn't apply anymore. Mary removed them from that equation and well, should they be thanking her? Probably. But this all still sucks major dick any way you look at it.]
Was it really a closed circuit before? No chance of... returning home? [She's aware of how her voice sounds, and she averts her eyes.] Is there even a chance now?