The first is what I'm sure our hosts want and expect: fear and suspicion of each other, constantly watching our backs with increased paranoia.

[he sighs, a little] It is the tempting option, I won't lie. The need to try and preserve one's own life is a strong one.

Or...our other option is to continue to speak with and bond with the others here and in that way, thwart whatever our hosts have planned and try and find another way out.