Well, more people had showed up now, though the other groups of partners seemed somewhat busy with a collapsed student, if what he was seeing was an indication. But his attention was soon drawn back as the two returned from their walk, hopefully enlightened, or not in such a good mood since some sort of confrontation appeared to have happened 

"Yes," he replied simply to Priscilla before looking over to Robert. "That is what was formerly another groups method of getting back to the landing site, riding in that with velocity provided via weapon. It did not survive the landing." He fell silent then. If they cared to learn more, they could go find the people who had built and used the thing. He, on the other hand, would endeavor to make sure that his partner didn't try to follow their example. With his luck, he'd probably break his leg or something.