[ Whatever the reason, Alcuin's grateful for it. ]

Returning to the hotel might be difficult. There are guards of some sort all over the building. I hear they are taking people aside as they come in - likely looking for wounds. We'll gather what supplies we can. Do the-- [ What do you call these things? ] assailants seem to be able to climb? It might be easiest to catch your breath and resupply if you can get to the hotel balconies.