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As soon as Olek was finished talking, he spent the rest of his attention on everyone's reactions to his words. Edur was the first to speak, dropping a very interesting idea. The corner of Olek's mouth tugged upward ever so slightly to form a slight smile. The gears in his head started to turn. In order for that plan to work they would have to engineer a scenario that would leave no remains, but would make the lab think that they were dead without a doubt. They could arrange an explosion of sorts, that would be a great way to buy them a week or two, but it wouldn't be permanent.

Ara spoke up after Edur, voicing her concerns, and telling them that they should leave her behind. Olek's eye narrowed. He wasn't going to let Ara die. He was certain of that. Olek was in constant conflict whenever he saw Ara. Was she better off dead? Or was she better off back in that hell hole they had all escaped from? Olek didn't know, and the conflict was apparent in his eye when he watched her leave the room. He shifted his feet to follow her out, but was stopped when a message was transmitted to his mind.

Kyra spoke in Olek's head, relaying him a message after he stopped in his tacks. Cyclops, I need to inform you on my condition, along with Kisa's. You shouldn't rely on Kisa or me, as we are at the moment, starving. Therefore unstable and should not be trusted in our feline forms to NOT eat you or the others. We shouldn't chance it. Olek made eye contact with Kyra. He gave her a quick and understanding nod to let her know that he understood.

Olek rubbed his chin at this new information. Trusting Kisa with the group would prove to be quite problematic, Kyra appeared to be more in control of her animal side, but a ravenous Kisa would be dangerous. Olek listened intently as Kyra altered the plan ever so slightly. Splitting up would sound like a good idea. The team that stayed back would have to be smaller. Olek wanted to stay back, he knew how to shoot, and how to halt enemy movement. Dray would have to stay due to the new information that Kyra brought to his attention. He turned his head, looking at Dray for a few moments, he didn't like putting anyone else in his little suicide squad. Kyra volunteered to stay as well. If Olek's employers came at them with everything that they had, escape wouldn't be likely.

Dray's words were concise and to the point. He understood what had to happen, what the best course of action was. Hawke also chimed in once more, commending Edur on her good idea. Olek once again slightly smiled at this. It felt good to know that the others were bonding. A bonded group was a good group. He once again stressed the fact that the group needed another destination to set up shop. Olek had one place, but it was a last resort. It wasn't registered under his name, but he was unsure if it was the safest place for everyone. With enough digging, it would be searched by the lab workers eventually.

Olek broke away from his thoughts and walked over to Edur, giving Hawke a decent amount of space as he did so. Olek patted her on the shoulder and gave her a gracious nod. "A genius indeed." Olek commented, agreeing with Hawke's assessment of Edur's idea.

Aileen walked out, presumably to check on her charge. Olek also had to talk to Ara. It was time to stop dodging the hard choice he would have to make. Olek spoke up. "I guess it's settled Kyra, Dray, and myself will stay behind. I'll discuss the rendezvous location with Aileen. If anyone has a problem with the plan, feel free to let me know." Olek spoke up calmly.

With that he left the room only to find Aileen pacing in the hall next to the bathroom door. Olek walked over, feeling his stomach slowly turning. He spoke in a hushed tone, making eye contact with Aileen and pausing for a few long seconds before speaking. "I need to talk to her for a few moments." Olek was going to let Ara choose. Go back to the torturous facility that she had escaped from, or stay and die. Those were her only two choices at the very moment. Olek formulated a plan to capture Oren, to beat the cure for Ara out of him, but there were too many flaws with that plan. He had no idea where Oren even was.