[An answer he expected, but not one that makes this any easier. All right, he has no choice. Whether this might hurt or sever his relationship with Red, he has to do it. Not for his own sake, but for Red's.]

Maybe not right now, but it could be—and given how I'm involved, I can't just stay quiet about it.

[So with a heavy sigh, he lets out the truth.]

Red, it was Ludger. He was under Sosyne's influence and he wouldn't do that under normal circumstances. We're also already working on how to handle this. But you have to know, Red, because he works here. And if you're not comfortable with that and want to quit, then that's fine. I'd understand.

I just—really believe you should know.