Look, I don't know why I'm even recording this. I try not to have strong opinions that could get me into trouble here when I can barely cope with the everyday bullcrap. Maybe I'm bored or scared or, like... trying to rack up Ascension brownie points and doing a terrible job at it.

(jonas looks conflicted for a moment, chewing on a question. "straight to the point" has never applied to him and—as he and everyone who comes to know him is aware—never will.)

It's just—I saw that Assana lady's thing on the network, the one about all the Restless who got hurt and sent to jail. She replied to somebody saying she doesn't think it was you who gave the order. (eyes that have aimed everywhere but the phone screen return, staring into the camera lens.) Now you're looking like someone either gave you hell for being a dickhead or... not being a big enough dickhead.

If what Assana said was true, then... are you... are you okay, man?

I know it sounds stupid, and you and your cop pals in Radiance can chortle about it together over caviar and Dom Peri if I'm way off base, but clear your throat twice or something if you're in a bad spot.