"It's a relatively good indication of if there are any supernatural forces being actively used, as well, when the tape is recording. There's static. I'm not entirely sure why. The Dread Powers are as old as sentient life, at a minimum. Maybe they're just retro." His expression is completely flat, which may make it difficult to tell that he's joking.

He does do the man the courtesy of thinking for a moment, expression pensive. "Nothing's coming immediately to mind, but I can check my files when I get out of here. I suppose that's something most people would want to know about. I'm Jonathan Sims, the Archivist. I do have a branch of the Magnus Institute here in Duplicity in the Up." He'll give the address. "If you come by in a few days, I can let you know if I've found anything.

"And perhaps you might write a Statement for me, yourself. How you came into existence would be highly intriguing." There's a rather hungry look in his eye as he speaks. "Or anything about your unusual interactions with humans on Earth, maybe."