[ there's a slight arching of his eyebrows, at being told he's not listening -- but he falls quiet, to listen to lallli's point. and he does have a point, albeit a shrewd one. the individuals who need help the most will come here first, which leaves those capable somewhat outnumbered.

but: ]

Or those same people who are scared and alone remain scared and alone, and we have to risk more to collect them. Either way, we suffer a risk that has to be mitigated.

[ he pauses. ]

I am listening, and you're right. [ SEE ] But in a situation like this, it's damned if you do, damned if you don't. I would rather know where everyone is, and deal with the aftershock, than not know where people are, and have to scramble to find them when we have an opportunity to leave.

[ and roy, in good conscience, can't let people wander around not knowing what to do when he is capable of doing something. ]