[ That's as good an explanation as any, and yet Alan still thinks that it's far too simple. The Dark Place can't be put off as quickly as that, which means he still has to be wary. He could be bringing trouble to wherever this is and not even realize it. That is, if this is real. ]

I- Well, there's a lot going on. [ Belatedly, he realizes that statement might not make much sense, so he points to his head. ] Up here. [ Is this real? Or is this all something that he wrote in yet another attempt at escaping? ]

But you said "come back". [ That makes him question things even more, on top of making him feel even more suspicious. ] Do you know where I've been?

[ When she puts forward her own question, he leans forward a little as if that will allow him to see her better. ]

It's going to sound insane, but- yes. [ And it's just one of many things that makes no sense at all. ]