Umayma is definitely a bit shit, and Rhys would be the last person to recommend it to anyone. At the same time, he's even less impressed with what he's seen here. At least on Umayma there are those who know how to submit themselves to God. He's seen none of that here.

"Probably," Rhys repeats, making it clear exactly what he thinks of that.

Followed by a little more confusion. "The-- Oh. I was trying to feel for a filter." Whether he couldn't find signs of one because there isn't one, or the grasshoppers aren't strong enough, or he's just not good enough, it's hard to tell. "It seemed less dangerous than simply trying to walk out of the city." After all, he's been kidnapped. It's unlikely any filter is coded to let him through.