[She watches him in silence while he speaks. His words cement in her mind that his conscience is too great for this mission—that Dr. Bei's actions, regardless of intent and sentiment, are a crime against humanity. A humanity Reiju herself lacks in her stillness, leaving Mark to self-soothe with his hands alone, yet present still in her inward displeasure at the situation.]

Any one of us could have been bitten that day. [She straightens her neck to study a nondescript corner of the room.] But you've managed to make it this far. You're as good enough to be here as the rest of us.

[Whether he loses himself tomorrow or next week, that won't change.]

Do what feels right, and let us worry about what comes after.