Marcos isn't thrilled with that reasoning. They took advantage of his ignorance when he was in a vulnerable position, and he has seen enough glimpses of their history to have serious questions about his involvement with them. Especially for Lorna's.

He breathes out a heavy breath at her question. It seems like they would know about their relationship, but he can't be sure.

"They would be if they had anything to do with bringing us here. We were locked up together." Which is still hard to swallow. Since they got out, everyone else seems comfortable acting like that never happened. He's careful not to dwell on it long himself so he doesn't misdirect any lingering resentment. "...I don't know how much the Attaryl were involved in that, but to be honest I barely had my head clear when they gave me that assignment. I probably agreed too easily."

Not that he was really asked. They were given a convoluted history of what they missed, informed of what their roles would be, and separated. He owes Emilia and their group a debt for saving him, but he still hasn't sorted out the issues he has with those in power.

"How worried do I need to be about her? As far as I know, the Bessis don't have much of a reputation left to salvage. I don't want to have any hate misdirected at someone who didn't have a choice."