[Chilton blinked as Sai recited (what was, at least in the psychiatrist's estimation) that highly abusive, brainwashed mantra. Only the mission -- the ending statement of which was both empowering and dehumanizing. Whoever, whatever had indoctrinated Sai was certainly formidable. No discernible emotion passed over Sai's face, as Chilton noted. This was ingrained into the young man, this was made to be like breathing.

Quite fascinating.]

I would not be so crass as to suggest you had more agency than that. [Chilton pursed together his lips, contemplating as he watched his company.] And agency requires motivation. Now that you are isolated from such an environment, however, do you consider your past as -- [Well. He couldn't outright say abusive, could he?] Contrary. To your current needs?

[A beat followed, and he glanced around.]

I imagine most of this we ought to discuss in my office.