[ ...

He's quiet for a moment, brow furrowed like he's debating something. ]

He just won't be straight up with anyone, will he?

[ A sigh, then: ]

I think I have an idea, actually. ... I've been talking to a few people recently, trying to figure out how to stop the traitors and get out of this game alive. Only one other person who's alive now knows about this, though, but I may have the answer to your question. Among other things.

I'm going to trust you with it, Marcus-san. I believe in you, and I really don't think you're one of the traitors. You trust me too, right?

[ He's certain he knows the answer, but he wants to hear it for himself, too. ]