I don't take that for granted from anyone.

[ He says, dourly. Then again. Silco is convinced Quetzalcoatl is lying to him. So. He's a poor metric. ]

In a different world, we were beholden to the same leader. [ Leader. Not Ruler, his tone is specific, as if he is expecting Matt to call him out on that, or trying to suss out if he really doesn't remember. ]

I found your loyalty... faltering a time or two.

[ A bit, and then the gravest sin of all: ]

Oh. You also hit on me.

[ Dourly. ]