[Tyzias isn't an idiot. She can hear the pain, the subtle implication, in Rex's voice.

That is the moment where, despite everything (including how big of an asshole he is), she decides to trust him fully.

She leans against the wall, contemplatively staring out the window into space as she replies.]

Bingo. You're smarter than you act most of the time, Rex. [That's a genuine compliment.]

...the system back home encouraged everyone to betray each other. Fuck, I've nearly been turned in for treason by a kid sweeps younger than me more times than I can count.

I don't blame her for it. She was scared, and convinced that nailing me for thoughtcrime was the only way to ensure her own safety. I blame the system that cornered her and made her think that way.

It's the same thing here. Whatever else happens, no matter what, I'm not going to blame anyone in this station except for Jack. He's our enemy. He's the one who put us here, he's the one who fucked with us, he's the one that's probably going to make everything worse soon. We can't afford to forget that no matter what he throws at us.

...I just hope there's a way to protect the kids.