Yep... and with new information coming in during them, it makes it easier. Knowledge is power and forging bonds during those meetings will probably a lot of people less inclined to listen to a motive upon finding out there's another way to get out.

[ Yuri is admittedly someone who is pretty realistic and thought every week would be the same. But, now that they've started to learn things, he kinda wants to hope a little that it might change? Just a little, though. Okay maybe a lot. ]