"Indeed," Lloyd sounded just as enthused about the idea as Albert did. Which was to say, not thrilled in the least. Unfamiliar territory, unfamiliar circumstances, only questions and so far no answers. Out in the cold wasn't a problem, not yet anyway, but it would become one quickly if the residents proved to be hostile in some manner. "Perhaps questioning the locals will shed some light on our situation?" By which he meant Albert should do that, of course.

He was much better with people.