[Meanwhile, in a fit of daring, she takes a chance and scoops up the cat, attempting to settle her into her arms with minimal fuss.]

The inn should be grateful for that. I think we're leaving soon, too.

[And for a while there it had definitely been TEN KIDS ONE HALLWAY FINAL DESTINATION.]

I'm still investigating the means by which people are brought here in the first place. If I find it, that could be equal insight in what causes people to leave.

[She pauses.]

I've heard testimony from people who remember coming and going from here three or four times. Leaving here might not be as permanent as it seems.