Though vague, Avery's answer actually piqued Miles' curiosity. He couldn't figure out if the man had given it because he had issues with the living arrangement or he wanted to be as nondescript as possible. Either way, there would be no chance of elaboration on the subject because Avery was in turn questioning him.
"Hmm, I think it's too premature for me to make that kind of decision, but I will say this house is interesting. I wonder how old it is - and where it is, for that matter." He'd noticed the snow level outside, which was a sight he was unused to. It rarely snowed heavily in Birmingham. Miles didn't think he had brought anything suitable with which to go out in it, but he wanted to.
"Were you familiar with anyone who left?" The dropouts were another subject that had gotten Miles' attention even before he'd left his life behind, since he'd been informed he'd be a replacement once he was accepted into the experiment. No one seemed to be aware of why they could possibly have wanted to leave (barring illness), but of course there were reasons. He would have liked to know, but doubted he ever would unless some helpful spirits told him.