[He considers what to ask, since there is more to talk about than he can possibly relate in one question.]
Did you talk to any of the inhabitants? [He remembers getting your communication about it, and wonders if you've come up with any information he doesn't have that might help him figure out what to do, now.]
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Did you...
[He considers what to ask, since there is more to talk about than he can possibly relate in one question.]
Did you talk to any of the inhabitants? [He remembers getting your communication about it, and wonders if you've come up with any information he doesn't have that might help him figure out what to do, now.]