Takeshi offered a little shrug in reply, not really wanting to get into that conversation. Was Viral weaker than them right now? Most probably, he was suffering from so many different things his strength had to be stunted. Were he healthy than that was another matter entirely. Of course too there was a little bit of pride that went into that, and admittedly or not Takeshi wanted to think he was stronger. It would be fairly disappointing if after all they had done Viral would get better and be stronger as well, they had worked their tails off and risked a lot to get where they were. Looking at Shu as he sat down the older boy smiled, nudging his brother's shoulder with his own gently. "No one is going to eat you, don't worry. Especially not Viral," he replied, nodding his head towards the door. "Besides, you're so hairy, he'd get a nasty hairball if he tried eating you. I doubt he's that hungry." It was tricky making a joke out of it, but this was the only way Takeshi knew how to try and simmer things down. Smiling sympathetically he shook his head at Shu's question, not being aware of that at all. He wasn't too sure how the jungle worked either way, he was more or less a city kid compared to his brother. "Like I said, no one is going to eat you, I promise. They'll have to go through me if they want to try."

Starving Viral felt like a lowly thing to do, but it might be their only option. If hunger spurred the transformation and food finished it then perhaps a lack thereof would make him unable to sustain the change. Or... Maybe if he ate more then he'd be sated and there would be no need for the form... It was a fine line and Vegeta didn't know what side they should stand on. If they could keep him in here and get more food then he could eat, it was at least worth a try. And that would certainly take less time than waiting for him to go hungry again. Looking back at his PDA he turned on the intercom out in the corridor, speaking into the device so the brothers could hear him. "Shu? Takeshi? Listen, I need you two to go get food. I've got a theory and we'll need more food for Viral to test it. He's a cat now, so don't be bringing fruits or vegetables, only meats, understand?" Hopefully this didn't backfire, as it was handling the Beastman was proving difficult. In a second it was about to become even more so.

The low growl was the first sign that something was amiss. Looking up from the PDA the Saiyan noticed Viral now circumventing Yumi, looking at him rather angrily. So he wasn't held in as fond regard as she was, shame. Vegeta stuffed away his tool for now, keeping a steady gaze on the Beastman to see what he would do. Rather than attack him Viral made a dart for the door, likely with the intent of breaking free. With his new size and strength that may actually be possible, the doors weren't nearly as reinforced as the walls were. Cussing beneath his breath he dashed over to the door, placing himself in between it and Viral. When a large paw reached up and swiped at the steel he reached out and caught it, surprised by the strain that came with halting the blow. Skidding back slightly from the impact he strained to try and push Viral back, placing his free hand on the Beastman's chest. "Viral... No. The boys are getting food, just wait!" he grunted, looking up at his friend. "Just sit down and relax."