[...well that certainly is a question. Salieri quiets for a moment, contemplating as he takes a couple steps towards the bed, and leaning on one of the posts, arms still folded]

I think... [he weighs his words, carefully, a frown appearing on his face]...I think our hosts are serious. Which, I imagine, is not at all comforting to hear, so I apologize.[he breathes out, slowly, before continuing]

...and with that in mind, as far as that goes, I think we as individuals have two options.