[His brow creases in thought. He's thinking about that very carefully and with the thought that some documentation must be around to explain it. He relents, for now, to Snow's assessment.]

We'll find Jesse first. She's our priority. Perhaps she can shed some light to this crystal. Along the way, I'll see if I can find some documents to further aid us in understanding what has happened here.

I'll note that the crystal is a variant of an unknown force and should we leave this place, we'll leave together. I would like to learn more of its origins and I certainly can't do that if I'm dead or if my memories are wiped.

[At least he's willing to try another alternative. He bends down to pick up his book and steps toward the door to exit the warehouse. To Baralai, the emotional impact isn't in admission but rather just something to consider.]