[ Rigid. Stubborn. Resolute. All of those would describe Senku and in some contexts could be negative traits, but for him they usually wound up being a net positive, considering the circumstances he's found himself in and what people need. ]

I'm not afraid of difficulty. Science is nothing if not tiny, incremental steps that can take forever to get to the point. I don't give up. I didn't count for thousands of years to give up now.

[ While Senku would categorically deny such a thing, he would do the same. Gen could tell Roland all about Senku's reckless, self-sacrificing ways. Hopefully that wouldn't be necessary. ]

To start with, we need to keep trying the radio. Not to broadcast, because we don't know who to broadcast to and it can't, but we need to listen. If they are truly our enemies, it would be better to get a head's up if they're coming our way. [ Senku holds up one finger, that was the first thing. ]

We learned a lot from the train, if any of it is true, but that said I need more information. I'm going to try and ask for several books to see if we get anywhere. If I get anything interesting I'll be happy to share, of course.

[ That was the second point, and there went the second finger. Now the third before he lowered his hand. ]

I think we try and learn everything we can about the tethering, if at all possible. I know not everyone wants to go home, or can't, but I'd like everyone to have a choice in what they do.