C214 The Undercurrent Was Surging

"I had you pegged as the fearless type," the hacker remarked, reminiscent of a leader from days past. This was precisely why the leader had always looked out for him, albeit subtly.

"Don't overthink it," the leader advised. "Everyone has their fears, myself included." His words seemed to both counsel and perplex the hacker.

Indeed, the hacker's fears were few and far between