"It does mean we have time to breathe, metaphorically speaking."

If only somewhat.

Webmind nods this time at Devero catching himself, briefly walking backwards to check on him.

"Precisely. Most of us have not encountered any of their agents, though we have managed to acquire some of their literature. Unfortunately, we have also since learned not only that they view this train as an anomaly, but that they seek to eliminate anomalies. They do not trust us or our craft, and if we encountered them now they would likely act accordingly."

Meaning they were in danger from both the ministry and the world-ending shadows, if to different extents...