[It's not a possibility he wants to entertain, especially after only getting so much time to spend with them. He knows it's more prudent to listen to what she has to say.]

Here? What do you know about the place?

[He rises back to his feet, looking at her. It's clear he's trying to fight down the massive sense of panic brewing in his chest, but he tries to play it off with a joke.]

Don't suppose the powers that be here would take us making out to get all the answers, hm?