[Thomas feels that it very well could be called horrible, and almost says so. But he says nothing instead, not trusting himself to reply with anything N would approve of. When the Baltoy is explained he does feel a pang of guilt, but it's replaced by indignant confusion at being called a threat.] You said that before, that they're protecting this place. That doesn't seem quite right. I mean, why are they attacking you? You are nothing if not their ally.