"Jeff." The old man gave a short answer, and Arnou didn't feel the need to ask for his long name. The short nickname was easier to remember.

"Okay, Jeff. I understand. I'll help you get out of this place. But first, you have to help us free those kids. How?"

Arnou brokered a deal with Jeff. He waited for Jeff's response, while keeping his guard up.

Jeff nodded. "Agreed. But we have to be careful, Hugo's group likes to set traps and unusual traps, both inside this base, outside it, and along the way out of this place," Jeff said.

"Yes. I already knew that. Thanks for the reminder. I...