*Vaseraga 'hrmphs' and puts a bit more weight on Taboo's back. He crosses his arms and gestures with his head.* Vaseraga: I say have your way. Next of ilk is almost never too far from the parent, and you can never be certain. So this seems like a necessary precaution. *He also frowns at the beeping, cause he hasn't heard something like that apart from a clock or something.* --- *Beatrix stops working every time Merg squirms, but continues whenever she calms down. She doesn't really care that much that she's doing this much pain, because she knows what'll happen should she not do anything. She also hears the gunshot, but isn't really in a position to go investigate.*