[Mm. Consistent with what he's been told by the others, then...he's not sure if that's more reassuring or frustrating.]

Ah, how disappointing that they didn't make an appearance - that seems to be what a fair amount have said. Though I can't imagine why they're keeping this place of theirs such a secret; from what I understand we're supposed to challenge them eventually, to complete this entire badge task that we've been set to.