This was new; nobody had ever come in search of information due to concern before. Still, he could hardly fault Alvin for wanting to find out, regardless of whether or not his reason was actually true. He would just have to remember to refrain from using names; that was a mistake he wouldn't make twice.

"Those chosen for experiments are taken shortly after dinner, before the doors unlock; at least, that seems to be the case for those to whom I've spoken and from personal experience. I can't recall the details exactly, but there were orderlies; escape was more or less impossible." He'd talked about this enough times that his voice was its usual calm, slightly dry tone, and he was grateful for that. "The experimental rooms are located on the second floor; I can show you on a map if you wish."