[Riley runs a hand over his face.] I guess so. [But he still doesn't like it. It's not like it's the only thing they're going to be lying about, but... At least that's for the safety of other people. What purpose does this serve?
... no. They're right. It doesn't matter. As long as Shaun believes he is who he is, that's all that matters.] Yeah. You're right. [He reaches up for Ferran's hand so he can press a kiss against his knuckles.
Zetta is back at the balcony, watching the crowd slowly disperse. Shaun is talking to a scientist she doesn't remember the name of. Her eyes end up wandering, trying to see if Nathan turned out for it. She wonders how much they can trust him. That's probably a fucking stupid thought; they shouldn't trust anyone here. But how much does he report what they say back to Shaun? How much allegiance to the Institute does he really have?
After a moment, Zetta turns back around to face them.] He's on his way, I think. [She saw him break away from the conversation he was having to head this direction, at least.]
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... no. They're right. It doesn't matter. As long as Shaun believes he is who he is, that's all that matters.] Yeah. You're right. [He reaches up for Ferran's hand so he can press a kiss against his knuckles.
Zetta is back at the balcony, watching the crowd slowly disperse. Shaun is talking to a scientist she doesn't remember the name of. Her eyes end up wandering, trying to see if Nathan turned out for it. She wonders how much they can trust him. That's probably a fucking stupid thought; they shouldn't trust anyone here. But how much does he report what they say back to Shaun? How much allegiance to the Institute does he really have?
After a moment, Zetta turns back around to face them.] He's on his way, I think. [She saw him break away from the conversation he was having to head this direction, at least.]