Yes, there typically is a price to pay for answers - though it is one usually worth paying, in my experience.

[Rose doesn't like being kept in the dark, needless to say. Especially not when she's in a strange place like this.]

And what, like video game quests? I admit, I wouldn't be much surprised either. In fact, this whole scenario would make more sense as a game, right down to the generically cheerful NPCs.