The similarity between Trahearne's instincts and what Devin himself would do in the same situation was not lost on him. Apparently they were even more alike than he'd thought.

"Do yourself a favor and don't be like me," Devin said seriously. "Isolation is one of my tricks, and if there's anything I've learned about this place it's that people will come after you. People will try to help."

He gave a laugh that was hardly more than exhalation. Sometimes, those people even succeeded, for a given measure of success. How many times had he run? "Go tell someone at the Bridge you've been affected or get a friend who isn't sick to do it for you," Devin recommended. "There's no guarantee they'll become tangible, so don't be a fool about it."