They were underestimated, yes. Had it been my choice, they would have been dealt with promptly. But what might have been done is no longer a concern. Only what will be done, now.

[ Blame, revenge, none of that matters to him. Felix was eager to throw it in every direction but his own, but looking back should provide clarity, not further muddlement and confusion. All Locus can see is the end goal and what lies between him and that point. Whatever that is, it will be dealt with. There's no personal stake in that, no matter what Price decides to offer as incentive along the way.

After all, he is a soldier. Nothing more, nothing less. And nothing has given him pause or a reason to believe otherwise.

Locus shifts, turning his back fully to the table as he regards Washington where he stands. The resentment in his voice is clear, even if he's doing an admirable job of maintaining calm. ]

They cannot be allowed to remain a threat to our mission here. But make no mistake. Revenge will come second to your orders.