It was proposed to me that this is a distraction and a bolster for the people's morale, rolled up into one.

[ Another drink, before he hands the flask back. ]

Due to current events.

[ He's not one hundred percent convinced, but they seem happy enough. Grating in every way, but happy. He glances at the door and seems to consider something for a moment, eyeing Rincewind and the Luggage at the same time. ]

I have a way onto the roof, but it depends on how heavy you are and if the box can climb.