I don’t know. I was on the colony and it just… happened. [Now that there’s no use in diverting Tex’s attention, Alan’s gaze stays fixed on the disk between them, brow furrowed as he regards the still-lit gold ring.]

You can see why I’d want to keep it a secret, [he says quietly.] If Clu finds out… [It’s not a sentence that needs to be finished. He looks back up at Tex, expression grim.]

I’m sorry I had to lie, but this really can’t leave this room.