Benjamin looked unsurely at his partner as he heard the boy's request. "Sorry kid, no can do. Can't have you flying the coop, y'know? But I promise, you and your friend are gonna be a-okay. See, the people we work for just wanna take a little look at your DNA and all and then they'll send you home safe and sound. Sorry we didn't ask, but the business likes things kept quiet and we couldn't risk refusal." He thought about informing the two of them about the additional effect of the tranquiliser in blocking shifting but he didn't want to scare them. "We just wanted to make sure the two of you are okay."