[Noel's impression of this place --this world, he supposes-- becomes more well-rounded as Hope continues to talk about it. So they're not the only ones to arrive here unexpectedly. He's not sure if that makes things better or worse.]

Interesting. Have you talked to anyone who knows how we got here? Or why we're here?

[He frowns a bit at Poochyena, who has rolled onto his back in a very self-satisfied kind of way.]

I can't imagine it's as innocent as taking care of pets.