"That's something at least." At least people have been considering some kind of security. Watchtowers are helpful, if they can get binoculars, even better, although he imagines they're likely to be as outdated as the rest of the technology here. What he wouldn't give for a decent scope and a sniper rifle right now.

At least Maine is here. And Brigitte seems trustworthy. He's willing to trust Maine's judgement on this. And Maine obviously trusts her more than a little. Interesting. He doesn't usually take to people that quickly.

"I understand that. No-one else quite gets being pragmatic in the face of potential death in the same way."