Chris nods more to himself than in response. That was fair and probably all he could hope for. If it wasn't a dragon thing, perhaps it was breaking down. If it was...well, it's not much his problem now.

"I appreciate your considering the thought regardless. And the condolences. A good portion got evacuated and we've the resources to rebuild. Once the dragon's dead, I'm sure that's what they'll do." But... "You sound like a man speaking from a point of familiarity, not hypotheticals."