[Victor is quick to open and to close the door, locking it with a heavy clatter of the iron lock. He'd been sure to have a really good one installed when they were building the place, not sure if it would need to be used as a safe house one day. Once they're secure, he huddles close to Akechi, trying to wave the dust out of the air around them to minimize coughing]

No children here, I'm sorry. Do you need some water? [you sound like death, Akechi..!]