"This isn't the first time they've changed the environment," she points out matter-of-factly, "and it likely won't be the last." For now, she leaves off the theory that everything's been just an extremely complex holodeck simulation. Best not to go down that explanation line until the crisis at hand is over.

"I'm sure there will be plenty of volunteers once everyone is sure their friends and family have all come through. I wouldn't mind doing a little exploring myself."