It's a lot warmer inside, and Graham gives the desk sergeant an affable sort of smile and a nod. They follow Detective Sousa as they're buzzed out back.

Do not tell anyone about me until we're certain it's safe, Joshua warns. None of this 'we' shit unless we think we can trust him.

"It's nice to meet you. Uh, Graham Shapiro." After months of slowly integrating, it feels wrong to exclude Joshua, even at his urging, but it's the right call. They have to be safe more than anything. "W— I really appreciate the help. It all feels a little crazy right now."

I know you don't like this," Joshua says. Trust me, neither do I. But bury it. Our safety is more important than amplifying me for now.