[Mantis will take attention from anyone who will give it (and maybe still nibble the extremities of people who won't), but he definitely recognizes Miller. So, extra tail-wagging and barking.

Liquid sits down in a nearby chair, sighing lightly.]

I've only ever trusted one person.

[And he's not here. Hasn't been for a while. And the 'version' of him he remembers most is dead. He doubts there will ever be someone he can trust as much.]

But this is the best we can do right now. Seems like it's either we follow them into who knows what, or we stay here. And I don't know about you, but I'd rather not hang around.