"It's possible not being too specific was an attempt to keep people in line with threat of the unknown." The Doctor shrugged. It made sense, really - if you didn't know what they'd do to you, you might be less inclined to act out. Or you'd just be more cautious about how you went about it...

He smiled, not concerned with trying to explain specifics to someone uninclined towards the area. So long as they weren't asking, anyway. "Ah, yes, the supply depot. I think I shall at that." The Doctor nodded, contemplative. "Yes, I shall have to look into it. For now, I think I'll go do some more reading, hmm?" As he pushed himself upright, his brows quirked and he gave the man an amused look. "You know, I never caught your name," he said with a chuckle.