Oh, RB, THANK GOD you called them. I cannot tell you what a relief that is.

I do think they'd be agreeable. Your safety is concern #1, and they know that. Their working with you accomplishes that. Win-win. So yes, I do think they will be agreeable.

I'm guessing from what you wrote that the agreement to stay safe was to be with your friends, right? It worries me that they let you wander off. Very much. Do they understand how this works? What they need to do? For starters, not letting you wander off! Can you explain to them? (If not, get 'em on here and I'LL explain it to them!) Friends plural, yes? Are they distracting each other? If so, perhaps they could take turns with focused diligence? I don't know if that's a stupid idea, just trying to come up with something, because you need them to be up to the task and understand how extremely important this is.

I'm so glad you wrote. I turned on the computer as soon as (yes, literally) I got home to check if you had written. So know you are very much in mind. Please keep us posted. And please please please stay safe! Much to you, RB!