[ in turn, Ocelot's silent for some time, debating on how much to say to his "friend". while they have formed a bond, of sorts, he knows that Jack still doesn't fully trust him.

but first, he settles on cracking a slight smile, and shrugging. ]

Oh, of course not. He has just about as much of a reason to trust as we do him. It doesn't mean that we have to like it, though.

[ for not the first time, he wishes that John were awake, more than anything else. not only would he be an invaluable ally, but one key weakness would be shut down. and speaking of weakness... ]

The ones in stasis. Do you think that it's really "storm sickness"?

[ or are they also hostages? ]