[If things were slightly different - if the Agency took boys - he could have ended up one of them. Triela looks down.] When I go back, if they order me to, I might not have a choice. If I disobey, they could change my conditioning - take my memories, whatever they want. I might not even remember I promised you anything.

[But it isn't a no.] Signore Hilshire - my handler - he would understand, but they blackmailed him into joining in the first place. He won't be able to stop them.