[To which she just echoes his sigh with one of her own, some of the tension dispelling a bit on her end, too.]

It's this place. I'm sorry. It messes with people's memories a lot. Most people who leave don't remember being here in the first place if they come back. I guess I'm just one of the lucky ones. I've already been here twice.

[Off topic. Getting back on point.] I understand if you don't really believe me. This whole situation is a lot to take in without strangers claiming they know you.

[Not sure if he's actually expecting her to send over that proof or not.]