Shiro blinked at Norene's response and didn't inquire any further, figuring he would find out eventually if it was that bad. He followed Norene closely through the halls and up the stairs. His ears were alert for any noise amongst the silence all around. He jumped slightly as he found out how to turn on the spherical robot in his hands, and it began hovering about by his side with a subtle whirring. Shiro sighed and now fiddled with his katana, unsheathing it slightly and running his thumb along the blade as he racked his mind for something to say to break the ominous silence. "...Are the other scientists okay?" He asked and bit his lip, unsure if he wanted the answer.