Standoff
When put this way, I understand this logic, and understand why the Director would use it. It doesn't take me long to come to the only conclusion I can.
"You can't just stop your research, Zeke—but we can't just stay there, either. We have to run! Somewhere remote. Surely the Arcanum Initiative doesn't have eyes LITERALLY everywhere?"
Zeke nods. "I trust you to choose the place. You know better which ones are best for hiding this age. All I need for my work will fit in a car."
Thus, it is decided.
We don't dally, and we don't warn anyone. All I do, knowing that people will worry for me, and maybe even for Zeke (he's my official boyfriend, after all, and even moderately impressed my parents one and only time they met), is leave a note.
*Went for a vacation. Will return in a couple of weeks. Really.*
Considering that I already went away for a couple of weeks and safely returned, I hope my parents will understand this time, too…