[ Loyalty like that should be respected. Bad cop is a role he plays often and well — Bruce's arms are still folded, listening to what she says. It sounds like the truth, and he knows enough of 76 to know that man is as paranoid as he is. Perhaps worse. ]

I disagree. I've been pulling some threads. There are spies in the Guard and at the Institute. If you do that you play into their hands.

You can't clear your name from a jail cell.

[ And their safety would be in question. Once a ghost, better to stay a ghost. ]

[ Bruce's jaw sets. ]

I can misdirect. But that's all I can do. If I found you, someone else will.