[That look in Mephisto's eyes before he's able to compose himself - Stephen can't believe it's entirely false. He can't believe that all of this is part of the grand act and a master manipulation. Not after everything he's - they've - gone through.
It's less reassuring, right now, than one would think.]
Sigyn- [he hesitates, trying to think if this is breaking his promise to her. He decides it's not] -she wondered if there'd be more pushing. If he'd threaten us more directly. Mephisto, the only way we can beat him is getting out of here.
[Does he doubt his fellows? No, not at all. What he's doubting is their own humanity.
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It's less reassuring, right now, than one would think.]
Sigyn- [he hesitates, trying to think if this is breaking his promise to her. He decides it's not] -she wondered if there'd be more pushing. If he'd threaten us more directly. Mephisto, the only way we can beat him is getting out of here.
[Does he doubt his fellows? No, not at all. What he's doubting is their own humanity.
'A lot of people would go back and kill Hitler.']