[Other than a fierce flush of momentary temper, Armand doesn't seem overly upset at the correction. And he takes another chair near Lyall, perching in it nervously instead of relaxing.]

I think Ms. Potts mentioned being careful what to say. I forgot to say that.

I wanted to know how many people were living here. In the city, I mean. It looks very big from a distance, but now I'm here, it seems very quiet. Is that because of the danger? [Seriously, allowing Armand to ask questions is like opening a tidal gate.]