From what I've gathered ones abduction does not make an imprint on any part of the universe itself... that one could be in Luceti for years without ever seemingly being absent from the world. I doubt the Malnosso will ever explain it to us, but... perhaps it's something past our comprehensions. That we're unable to process how something of their caliber operates.

[ Marita almost does not answer his question, for the usual bouts of paranoia plague her no matter where she is. If anyone was listening, would it truly matter? She is as captive as she was in Fort Marlene and even there, they always kept her under their watchful gaze. She nods. ]

Yes... but I believe that at least one of them is from a much earlier time than I am. I believe they have been here much longer than since we last spoke, as well.