[Page considers that pack for a moment, before declining with a small shake of her head. Vitali's remarks, however, seem to have appeased her somewhat.]

It is. I can only hope we'll be so lucky.

['Not happy and sort of screwed up' describes her current state, if she has to be honest, so with any luck the Shimmer won't have too dire an effect on her. As long as she can aim and fire a bloody rifle when she's finished, that will be enough.]

I suppose we'll reach a 'point of no return', once we're in there; that is, a distance at which any survivors we find will need to accompany us rather than have us turn back to deliver them to you. Would it be remiss to ask for some extra supplies, should that happen? Nothing major, just...I don't know, some rations, warm clothing. I'm happy to carry them.