Ellie's a smart kid. Most of the adults around her - back home, at least - might not have thought so, but she's perceptive in a way that would probably surprise some people. So all she does is huff and cross her arms, glaring straight at Lara.

"Okay, there's no way something called the Dead Zone is that harmless. If you're hiding something, I can take it. Seriously, I've seen some pretty fucked up shit."