Really? [ 'Not dissimilar.' Five has his own questions to that statement, but... not now. That's not why he's here.

Anyway. That seems to be a satisfactory response to his demand. He paces a couple of times back and to the center of the room, nodding as he dismisses the possible setback. ]

It's... fine. Just play it off if you can. Act like you were joking. We can track them down later. [ If he's at all unsure, it's because he doesn't know any of these people or what they can offer. He also doesn't owe them anything if they fail him, so... bright side. ]

Even if you were joking to start with, I'm not. With help, we could get everything we need in less than a day's time and be on our way.