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"Does thqt mean we are going to be here for a long time?" wonders Erik, evidently not particlrly nervous or upset that we have just been all abducted together. "You will be here for as long as you need to be." "What are we going to do here?" says Francois. "You will all be sleeping here over a course of many nights. This house is bigger than yours, Carl, so there is no question of there being adequate room, and all your other needs, including changes of clothing and toiletries, you will each find in your bedrooms and bathrooms." "You can't do this to us", says Lawrence, his voice rising in a panic. Clearly he is going to be needing the most convincing. "I demand to be let off this island. Immediately." "You are most welcome to descend the mountain we are on and wait at the beach, where at sunset there will be a boat to ferry you to the big Island, and from there you can make your own arrangements." "You mean to say Vancouver Island", he says testily. "The same, yes. But first won't you stay and have dinner with us, and see the place before your decision is final."