[ Shaun had ostensibly looked the picture of ease, relaxing in one of those lakeside recliners, but Luther is oddly glad that he isn't. This tactical breakdown isn't the kind of casual conversation that most people fall into -- but then again, they aren't most people. ]

Is it paranoia if it's just sensible precaution? [ For a moment, there's the sound of Sir Reginald Hargreeves in his son's voice. The sorts of instincts that had been hardwired into them from a young age. ]

My swear-in last month had killer lizard robots. So just, y'know. Precautions.