[ Well, that's fine. Some people find different responses surprising, no matter how logical they may sound; perhaps those kinds can be considered even moreso when factoring into the unfortunate elements of their current situation. ]

Oh, of course they are. It'll be foolish to expect them not to be.

[ . . .But, he also has this to add: ]

Regardless, relying on others to break us out here would be a mistake. Even under surveillance, if we're careful and determined enough, we'll find a way to strike back.