"Yes," Laurent answered. There had been two other questions, but he answered the one that was easy. The other two would answer themselves. "Constantly."

He sipped at his wine. It was very good, and Laurent wanted the alcohol to help ease his nerves. It was odd to have dinner company. Even--especially--if that company was his prisoner. "I spend my time mostly reading. Other than that, I maintain the lair and repair the mechanisms. I even have--" He paused, realizing that he was about to say built a few rooms of my own design. "I occasionally work to construct new rooms, as well."