"It sounds suspect to me, as well. Even if the train is genuine in wishing us to oppose a threat to innocents, the road to dusk is very often paved with good intentions. Likewise, being in opposition to a malevolent force does not always mean that one is innocent."

He tapped the end of his pen against the notebook, eyebrows furrowed in thought.

"Do we know anything of the circumstances that led to the loss of the former crew?"