[ her volume and noise and big gestures don't phase him. like her paranoia, she's right to be wary of this too. and maybe in a way he is a part of this now, but he started off very much like her. he still wants to get everyone out, but he's also invested in the locals. how could he not be, when he brought two of them into the world? ]

They elected me to speak for them and all of the Arrivals. That doesn't mean I've stopped trying to get everyone the fuck out of here.

[ it's almost a growl, he takes half a step forward, his first true advance towards her. ]

Don't you dare tell me my motives. I've got no reason to lie to you.