"I'm afraid not, miss, though we are all working to try to provide a way home for those who wish to leave." He could tell she was worried, and seemed like he wished he could give her a more favorable answer.

"Of course," he said in response to Jadewing's comment about the ruins.

He smiles at the last. "No tricks, friends. The Gateways are the fastest way around the city. When you're ready, I'll lead the way to the nearest."