[Joel does a good job of keeping his thoughts out of his expression, and Norman doesn't suspect they might be after the same thing. If he did... well, he might be having the same considerations as Joel, but for different reasons. His superiors had made it crystal clear that these bottles aren't to get into anyone else's hands, no matter the cost. But as long as his new 'partner' here doesn't need them, he supposes it shouldn't be a problem.]

Could be that the bottles are so special because they did some experiments in drink mixing down there.

[There's a hint of humor in his voice; gotta make a bit of light of this situation, horrible as it is.]

But yeah, the labs. We tread lightly and stick to the shadows... and I think we'll be okay.