Once there was a dream. Trench is where those dreams came when it collapsed, but they are still related. Pthumerian ideas differ from human ones. This place exists because it makes sense to someone, even if they are inhuman.

The kid's answer feels in line with dream logic. Not Duty's answer, not an answer that informs him what normal is to him. As with most any answer people give, however, Trench is abnormal. Duty looks over at the kid, his features slightly softened. Sorry kiddo, it would say to someone who knew him, you're not in Kansas anymore.

"Something might," Duty replies in warning. Whether it's merely mold that reaches into their lungs or a creature that threatens them. No one can guarantee anyone's safety.

Though the kid is new enough, he might not know... "You die, you come back," Duty shares. It's not true for locals, but neither of them are locals.