It might grant me insight into how and when the proprietors of this city are drugging us, if that's indeed the cause. Or, if not drugs, it might grant me insight into the real source of those symptoms. Any information is useful to me.

[He doesn't bother to hide the sneer in his voice as he speaks of the city, but it seems the thought of applying cool, rational logic to his predicament is calming. Beep beep, scientist alert.]

Besides, you seem to be one of the few residents who weren't immediately mollified by the promise of fancy houses and a beach or two. [Not that he's searched very hard.] Common sense appears to be a rarity here.