Emma did mention a similar thing to me mere moments ago. That it becomes difficult to imagine another unique motive that could push us so hard... I have begun to wonder if he is biding time for his prideful protege, but is there really such a person among us...?

[She blinks in response to the peer, like a shrug.]

I do wonder if it is summoned or conjured. [love that she's talking to Kuro who will understand these are two different things] Though it is unlikely we can linger to analyze such fine details once we gain true hope for escape.