[Not getting an immediate answer doesn't exactly console the blonde, and it tells him more or less what he needs to know. The moment that the Prismals had begun explaining the concept of moonlacing a part of him had hoped that there was some sort of way around it- some loophole that didn't make it essentially a requirement. And it's also not exactly consoling to hear that there isn't some easy way to gather more information about the situation. Fortunately investigating is one of his specialties so he's not about to just give in.]

I find it surprising that somewhere with such advanced technology wouldn't have any theories for what could have brought us, and I'm cautious about relying on first impressions alone. I can't deny that on a base level they've seemed forthcoming, though.

[Link frowns just a little at the way Shino slouches and props up a foot, barely restraining the impulse to reprimand him. But he resists the temptation to nag for now, instead focusing on the other man's words.]

... I would be more comfortable utilizing the methods that I'm accustomed to as opposed to overstepping anyone's comfort levels. [Or his own.]