[ and what, he wonders, is the cause? was it the thing inside of marie alone, the thing that made her dangerous, the ticking time bomb? did the prism play a part? or the dreamer's supposed beast?

he washes his hands. ]

When talking to people, today, to check their injuries and for any signs of glitter or dirt... many of them said that you were taking care of them, or had checked in.

[ he washes his hands. ]

We are lucky to have you, Su Jiuqing. I hope that you are not counting yourself out.

[ he washes his hands, because he can't let himself feel anything, and the blood feels like it won't go away. ]