"How strange. It doesn't seem like it should be possible, but then I remember where we are and I have to keep an open mind." A never-ending lake? Offering everyone here a false hope that they could get out of the village and back home. Perhaps it was another form of manipulation by the overseers.

Taking a sip from her tea, Bela continues. "Thank you for trying, Oliver. I am sure I'm not the only one who appreciates your efforts. What else have you tried?"