[ Ernesto isn't the type to miss little hesitations in people's speeches though, and the floppy ears perk up slightly once again as he takes that in. He doesn't comment on it though. ]

Sure, a good enough archaeologist maybe. Though I can't say I personally know any.

[ He knows people who will appraise antiques, but that's not exactly the same thing. Still, it would be nice to have someone trained in dealing with old artifacts like this around right now. ]

Can't really say why they brought us out here either, though I wish I did. It might help put my mind at ease.

[ A pause, and his smile takes on a slightly more forced look. ]

Or try harder to make a break for it, depending.