::And that is a good thing. I'd rather you react and defend yourself rather then just stand there. I just don't want to get anyone else involved in this.::

Because that servant didn't deserve to get wrapped up in this mess, and he hoped the mech didn't lose his job - or worse - because of it.

::And it should lead out. The whole point of this stairway is to let the servants move around behind the scenes without being seen by their 'betters'. Depending on what floor we're on, the closest exit is probably the loading dock or servant entrance."

He turned down a corner in the hall, briefly tense before motioning the 'all clear' with a pleased wave. Glowing up ahead was the sign for the stairs.