It didn't sting as much as he'd expected it to, only managing a short, jerky nod in response. But he wondered if they weren't both lying to themselves as well as each other. Wishful thinking perhaps, now that there was an ugly truth to face.

"Then what is this, Newton?" Hermann hated just how tired the words came out and immediately straightened, shaking his head like snapping out of a dream. "Nevermind, we should just focus on getting out of here. I imagine it must be close to check-out."