[the momentary plunge in to darkness stills Callaghan, as well. even the microbots freeze, and they remain that way for a long few seconds after the light returns. so far, so good...

...and hn. thinking back, he does remember Hiro coming out alone...he closes his eyes at the reminder, swallowing a lump in his throat. Abigail...]

...I had a chat with Alistair not long ago. He's probably stepped up his security since then, but I doubt it'd be difficult to pick him up, again, and find out what he knows. If anything.

[he pauses. and then...wryly-]

Depending on how manipulative you do feel, you could always 'save' him. I'm sure he'd be open to talking, then.