[ he shifts a bit, if only because he can't deny that. stealth has never really been one of his fortes... his expertise was always sniping from a distance, which hardly required any skill in presence concealment. ]

At this point, I'm not even sure which is the bigger headache... but I've foolishly trusted those in power before. I don't plan on making that mistake again.

[ getting hung for a crime you didn't commit really changes your perspective in life (or death?) ]

...I'll take that into consideration. [ it was good advice: part of him had perhaps thought it was too obvious, and the walls might have an exploitable vulnerability where they're most used. but that really was overthinking things. he already begins to move, before glancing back over his shoulder. ]

Be careful. Whoever did all this is still out there... and I doubt they're finished.