[It's almost freeing, in a way, that he's going into the quarry; he doesn't have to worry anymore about saying the wrong thing at the wrong time or in the wrong place. There's nothing worse that can happen to him at this point.

And although he hates that Kyna is in the same position, it also means they can finally talk freely, because what's anyone going to do if they're overheard? What would Kyna do if it turns out that--somehow--he's wrong about trusting her with this? Nothing. Nothing is going to happen.]

I became a shrike because I thought I would be doing something good. Helping keep people safe and society running and that sort of thing. But then I realized that wasn't the case, and I don't need to give you an example of what I mean, because you're living it.

[And that said--]

So I've been trying to do real good. Throwing out clearly false accusations, looking the other way when a kid is caught shoplifting, making sure other shrikes don't just pick people up because they're bored. Something that actually makes a difference, even if just to one person.