"Excellent. It's always best to be prepared, that's my philosophy." Vlad noticed that Mousse did not bring anything out. In this situation, it was a sign of intelligence if anything, considering how the cafeteria was positively swarming with orderlies on the lookout. His description of having things confiscated might have been proof that it was a lesson learned from experience, on the other hand.

"I think we can get out," Vlad confirmed. "It may take some time, of course, and we must secure more resources, but we will leave this place behind." Of course, he had absolutely no idea how at the moment, but that hardly mattered so long as Mousse followed along.