That's the gist it of it. Though I'd still be careful. People do come back, but they usually end up losing part of themselves in the process.
[He takes another sip. He's not surprised Jack's got so many questions, but where to even begin?]
The Malnosso are trapped here too, like us. Every so often, they run these things called shift experiments on us - there's been many different types which changed us in different ways. They're usually temporary, though...
[His expression briefly turns sad at the thought of Cecilia's disappearance, staring into his glass. But he'll continue.]
As for people who get sent home, it, well... it just happens. Sometimes, people just up and disappear, along with most of their belongings. ... I still have some of Cecilia's things.
[action]
[He takes another sip. He's not surprised Jack's got so many questions, but where to even begin?]
The Malnosso are trapped here too, like us. Every so often, they run these things called shift experiments on us - there's been many different types which changed us in different ways. They're usually temporary, though...
[His expression briefly turns sad at the thought of Cecilia's disappearance, staring into his glass. But he'll continue.]
As for people who get sent home, it, well... it just happens. Sometimes, people just up and disappear, along with most of their belongings. ... I still have some of Cecilia's things.