[ Hmm. Not exactly an ideal situation, there, but at least there was some sort of available countermeasure in Thomas's world.

Better than anything they currently had should they start turning into Sound Eaters. ]

Little while back, I got into conversation with a lady -- said it was only a matter of time before we figure things out.

That even if our situation is like what you're describin', where people start turning into those things, we might be able to lock 'em up in prison till someone could help 'em.

Didn't seem likely to me at the time. But since your world's got more in common with this one, thought I'd ask your perspective.