[Sadrain]

November 26th, Chicago; Base.

Ryan nodded heavily, at Amante's reply. It was wonderful to know that Alice would be alright, that they would give her what he couldn't - medical care and attention. Even if he never got out of this rotten hole, maybe she would have some brighter perspectives ahead of her. Ryan had never expected much from his life, he simply went with the flow, wherever it took him. He realized that maybe this was the first big decision he had made, first big change he had triggered in his life. "And look where it has taken you," a sarcastic voice smirked in the back of his mind.

Surprised, he stared at Amante for a moment, when the man offered him a medic. So, he had noticed Ryan was unwell. But, of course, he asked for something in return. Ryan mulled over his options. Keeping silent wouldn't do anything for him, maybe only get him signed up for physical and mental torment session. But telling... Maybe it would get him some way to get free (or at least live). Not to mention, there was a way to 'slip' out of unwanted questions.

"Ask away," Ryan grunted. He listened to the questions, and at first, they sounded reasonable, but not so much at end. Man frowned deeply and his good fist clenched. Why was this guy asking so much unrelated questions? Did he know Alice? Did he like her? Mixed emotions rose in Ryan and he took few deep breaths in attempt to calm down, before answering.

"I met her in facility, far from here. 5 days ago. She is too weak to walk, move or even speak. That's why there is no chance she attacked Elek. We talked a bit telepathically, but she didn't give me any important information. I have no reason to tell you about Alice's personal life, it's completely unrelated." His voice was raspy and he nearly barked the answers out, coughing few times. He mentioned her name, as a subconscious attempt to show that 'they weren't just strangers', although he had no idea if that was her real name...