All of the words are technically understandable, but the blank look he gets at that entire statement is the definite sign of a newcomer.

'Where' wasn't a helpful question not that long ago. When is out of the question. When. Marian didn't even have the presence of mind to check if there were any problems, and looks suddenly and abruptly horrified, lifting her hand from her watch to check for any warning signals.

But the look is fleeting as she confirms that at least in terms of timeline, everything is fine. Trying to get at least some kind of a grip on reality, she looks at Carlisle again. Colosseum, she gets, clearly the ruins she ran from.

"What's.... going on," she settles for, gaze drifting down to his injury. Maybe she could help? Maybe not. "...caves?"