That was the Panne he knew and loved! With something like a grin, he turned to head for the mansion. It would be a long journey within the strange building, but it was made much better with good company.

"All are given free room and board. Can even live in any room we please. Also..." He paused, and reached into his clothes to pull out the 'device'. It was something that he still had trouble using, to be honest. "All are given this. Is machine, and allows one to speak to other people at long distance. Gregor still prefers face to face talking."