“You’re going to believe a monster?” He says with suspicion. “They’re liars. Five is a liar. She certainly wanted to fight me.”

He plucks a taco from the plate in front of them.

“They’ll say or do anything to change our minds. The Protector has said as much.” Luka says, between bites. “Five made me think she was dead. But she’s not. It’s just proof she’s deceptive and manipulative. Where’s their proof they’re not bullshitting us?