[Hershel nodded, it was pretty damn clear this was just a ploy to drain BP. He doubted Calhoun would be so incredibly cooperative about this otherwise.]

We're an investment, even if they're willing to sacrifice us, that's what we are to them. There's no gain in letting us go that I can see, it'd only be dangerous for them. [He's quiet for another moment before putting a hand on Ema's arm gently.] Your health is more important than BP, or any of this. If you and I split the cost we could get you the supplies without losing access to the cafeteria. I was hoping to convince Jake to accept some supplies, honestly, but at this point I doubt he'd take anything I gave him and spent BP on.