[France's hand is half-splayed over his mouth in a motion that would seem politely shocked if his expression wasn't so clearly amused.]

Well, that was electrifying.

[Bah dum tssh]

[He drops his hand as his expression sobers, the amusement at their expense turning to something more sympathetic.]

I'm afraid that I can't give you any good news. Once you're brought to this place, you cannot elect to return home. You are here for however long it decides to keep you, for lack of any better explanation.