It has more people than we've ever seen before, so of course it seems that way.

[Some parts of the city are quieter, some are indeed lively, but ultimately it's the change in numbers that has the effect of making it overwhelming. Coming from their place where there's only around thirty of them around at any given time, a city this size, or a city at all, would be unthinkable.

Padparadscha laughs a little at Diamond's fuss over their arm.] Well, much as they may not like to hear it, Rutile isn't the only scientist here. But that's only for if you get desperate.