A different sort of calamity, yes. I do hope our hosts are able to speak more on it at a later time.

[They will, but he doesn't know that just yet. Charlie seems forthcoming enough to do so when he is ready, at the very least.]

Perhaps attempt your explorations towards the end of the night? That way, you will merely be exiting the party on your own terms, and will offend less by your lack of presence.