[ There’s a few moments where it’s clear in Manon’s expression that he’s weighing his options between continuing to try and run and to fight, though he’s also obviously outmatched. He’s small and unarmed, and as those that were privy to the journal would be aware, his work was more in the shadows than this. He was deadly once, but not now.

…Though he’s at least somewhat comforted by the less than graceful arrival of the person at the top of his shitlist at the moment. John, he might be able to take. If only for personal satisfaction.

He looks to Hayame and Liem, then to the rest of the group following behind. ]

Which ones are Zenith? [ He asks them, since they’ve made it first. As much as he trusts anyone, it’s them (and Dextera, bringing up the rear) at the moment. ] I don’t give a shit how, kill them or whatever, but don’t let them near me. Whatever Yima has told them to get me to come back, it’s bullshit.