"That's what I'm hoping. This party won't last forever," at least, it never has before, "so if you can wait it out, they shouldn't be able to keep you here. Food and drink both will do the trick."

His concern is very valid though, and Kel pauses before going on more gently, "It may be difficult, but resist as long as you can. I've been stuck here months now, with no idea yet of how we're to free ourselves. This is your best chance to avoid such a fate."