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“I didn’t hear an answer, Ernie”

“Keep yourLuz shoves into his mouth

“Yes By all means, remain loyal to the man who had you flay your friend alive when he couldn’t acco type, on’t see your capture as a failure,” Cristobal says

“It’s different,” Ernest insists

“How sad for you,” I whisper “You’ll walk into death for one who feels no loyalty toward you, and you’ll bring your friend with you” I latch on to the fear in Wallace’s eyes and re from his mouth “Final chance to speak”

“Wh-what do you want to know?”

Wallace licks his split lip and hisses Cowards always break and ju ships

In the blink of an eye, Cristobal has Ernest upright “This is your last chance Talk,” Cristobal demands

“He said he’d reward us for helping his people cross over into this world We’d live like kings while others died I’d get my family back It’d be like the accident never happened There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my children They never should’ve died” His voice cracks

“You’re going to live like kings with your fa to do its damnedest to wipe this city of its map Are their lives worth thousands of other ones?” Sacha asks

“Yes,” Ernest whispers

“So, you what? Skin seven people?” I wrinkle my nose

“Not people, betrayers”

It’s like looking at someone who’s been brainwashed

“What happens afterward?” I ask