They might just not know how to get home, then. It's possible that their parents were locked up, but they should be out now. The people who didn't escape were let out with some time that passed. [He talks freely about the escape on here, but that's only because Harry doubts that any of the city officials will ever gain access to ALASTAIR's network.

Of course, he could be wrong, but he's working on that right now. Otherwise, they would have a better idea on why the outsiders are there. He thinks it's a safe assumption.]

And regardless of what our drunken friend might have to say, I'll be by to help them to the station.