[He looks at her a moment- had no one explained that part to her yet?]

Hm? I don't really know-but I think it just means the Author gets bored of the person and sends them back home.

They don't die-the laws of death aren't the same here-it's not permanent and most people come back within a few days. Still though, taking a life is an unforgivable thing which is why me and some other people are trying to instate some kind of law and order.