"Thank you for the warning. I'm sure our system will be sturdy enough to prevent any harm to any of our... members..." The guard said in his monotone voice, "Now, just so I keep on schedule, would one of you be willing to come with me?"

The guard's voice gave away absolutely nothing, as it was void of all emotion.
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Ivan heard this and nodded, though he said not a word. He led Vaan back to the medbay. Though it would slow down the moving of the four merfolk greatly, he did not want to trick or lose Vaan's trust.
[hr]
Finally, everything was ready and Alice, now fed up with 34's whining, ordered the guards to silence the girl. The guards were hesitant, not wanting to invoke the anger of either scientist or SCP, but obeyed. But it didn't take much effort for 34 to shut up almost immediately, as the girl clearly disliked the guard's... questionable methods... of silencing her.