Well, I wouldn't wish to cause you too much trouble ...

[ said a little sheepishly, before he perks up. ]

Though, I'd like to ask something first.

[ as if it's something he just remembered, not something that's been lurking in his thoughts from the very moment he woke up. ]

Is there a way to, ah ... see if certain other people might have also been brought to this place? I asked the same of the helpful bird from our room, but it hasn't given me an answer.