Doesn't necessarily mean there isn't anything out of place in there, either.

[ She sighs, her expression conveying both frustration and resignation. ]

But I'm inclined to agree, it seems like trying to get to the bottom of things with these natives is a waste of time. I'm starting to doubt they have the brain capacity for anything but platitudes and smiles. It's creepy.

[ She's quiet for a moment, thinking. ] We should look for alternatives that don't involve the people, strictly speaking. Another trip to the City Hall, maybe the library? There has to be some physical evidence about the state of things somewhere, some kind of archives or records.