Bishop was apparently in charge of something called "the Initiates." He heard the name in passing with Rebecca, but didn't bother to ask or look into it more. Until he was told otherwise, Cal didn't give a damn. It was hard enough to allow himself to trust the people in front of him.

Especially when Shaun was going on with questions that he thought were obvious.

"Screaming," Cal said bluntly, emotionless. "Asking them not to burn our Mentor alive."

Our, not theirs. Sometimes separating himself from Aguilar was difficult. Most days it wasn't. Today was one of those days. How lovely for him.

"Saying what are they saying doesn't make a person feel any less crazy." He pointed out.