To run from the unknown in fear of evil is not our way.
You have a great imagination, but we all must remember this is speculation centered on “what if?”. Thank you for presenting much food for thought.
The current crew, baring catastrophe, will pursue this to as much of an answer as we are prepared to grasp.
Brandon has the right attitude. He is the man for this adventurous exploration. I think he is properly psychologically prepared to see it through.
The answer is shrouded in materialistic covering. Beneath that covering is a deep spiritual reality we must discover.
This will require humble, respectful courage.
This is clearly the way of the Trickster archetype. Having encountered it we have no choice but to see this journey through.